When Times Higher Education reported the Science Minister's argument that UK science journalists were the "best in the world", many of our readers took exception.They did not agree with Lord Drayson'...
InternationalForeign branches grow rapidlyThe number of universities operating "branch campuses" overseas has increased by 43 per cent in just three years, according to a report by the Observatory on...
The Masdar Institute aims to take the lead in the fight against climate change. Hannah Fearn writes
Gary Day is moved by a film about those who die alone, and finds Miss Marple surprisingly alluring
Ranked by relative citation impact. Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1999-2009
The great masquerade - The academy’s paper-thin affection for teaching will end in tears
Universities told they may have to fund doctoral training themselves. Zoë Corbyn reports
But Sense About Science survey finds that two thirds of those polled think it is failing to detect plagiarism. David Schley reports
Severance options at Surrey amounted to ‘sackings’ claims letter signed by almost 200 scholars. Melanie Newman reports
The next generation to shape academia must eschew quick-fix shortcuts and generously nurture talent without envy, says Tara Brabazon
Comparative figures from OECD report show UK lagging behind other developed nations. Phil Baty reports
Appeal to academics to show disapproval of proven research misconduct by Croatian professor. Zoë Corbyn reports
In a bid to bridge the generation gap between new students and academics, an American professor devised a list of cultural reference points on incoming students. Jon Marcus reports
A new course will teach media students how to break news via social networking sites, reports Jon Marcus in Chicago
Annmarie Surprenant, the scholar accused of marking irregularities, stands down. Melanie Newman reports