A total of 377 jobs could be cut at the University of Bristol and Manchester Metropolitan University after they became the latest institutions to address the "severe pressures" forecast on government...
Point-based immigrationSub-degree scrutinyA review of student visas announced by the Prime Minister will focus on colleges offering qualifications below degree level. The review of Tier 4 of the new...
Universities profit from philanthropists' faith in their ability to change lives. Hannah Fearn writes
Gary Day is inspired by the language and imagery of Beowulf, but is brought back to earth by a dogs' tale
Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, January 1999–June 2009
Group dynamics - Do university mission groups serve the whole sector or only themselves?
Monographs are miniatures of scholarship, but some people artfully build them into microcosmic extravaganzas that inspire Tara Brabazon
Government intends to update rules of engagement regarding policy advisers. Zoë Corbyn reports
‘Outraged’ union intends to fight redundancies as university starts consultation. John Morgan reports
Reasons to be cheerful without a proper job
When he returns to research, Sir Keith O’Nions will become acting rector. Melanie Newman writes
While scientists are easily able to demonstrate the impact of their work, the social sciences are often on the back foot when it comes to highlighting the value of research, says Ziyad Marar
Union claims proposed 10 per cent cut in academic staff would push Leeds to bottom of staff-student ratio table. John Morgan reports
History: fact or fiction? Ronald Hutton's early experience of discerning reality from fantasy has coloured his view of the subject since
Free, immediate and permanently available research results for all - that's what the open-access campaigners want. Unsurprisingly, the subscription publishers disagree. Zoë Corbyn weighs up the...