Policy interventions are needed at each stage in people's lives to counter the way economic inequalities are reinforced over their lifespans, a panel has argued. The National Equality Panel, chaired...
Hong Kong's first biofuel research centre has been established in a partnership between Edinburgh Napier University and a local institution. The centre at City University of Hong Kong will address...
More than 200 graduates are set to benefit from paid work placements with businesses in a scheme run by the University of Northampton and social enterprise 3E. Graduates will gain valuable experience...
A coastal university is to start exploring the deep oceans after taking on a key role in a new national research organisation. The University of Southampton will be a partner in the National...
Researchers have discovered more about a world of selfless "soldier" aphids who risk their lives to defend nests from invaders. The insects also clean and mend the nests using a sticky secretion. But...
With Valentine's Day around the corner, a "celebration of love in history" is offering some unusual alternatives to the traditional candlelit dinner. The Past Caring season, running until 14 February...
NUS' higher calling may clash with its other priorities, NPC says. John Morgan reports
The 1641 Depositions, held in the library of Trinity College Dublin, are testimonies of English and Scottish Protestants about their experiences in the 1641 Irish Rebellion.They were recorded by...
An apology has been issued to students at the University of Exeter Business School after they were forced to pay to sit examinations managed by private companies.Students studying modules in...
Sir Bill Wakeham chairs independent review into redundancy blunders. Melanie Newman reports
United StatesCollege fundraisers 'hit a wall'Philanthropy is being squeezed by the economic crisis, with donations to US colleges falling 12 per cent in a year. Private giving to colleges dropped...
Warnings are sounded over universities' rush to develop campuses abroad. John Morgan reports
WELLCOME TRUST FELLOWSHIPSAward winner: Mikael BjorklundInstitution: University of DundeeValue: £710,561Regulation of cell size in multicellular organismsAward winner: Patrick T. CaswellInstitution:...
Each week, Dr Margot Feelbetter poses a dilemma and offers advice for readers to respond to online. This week: Inappropriate attention from a supervisor
A prominent researcher in health economics has been appointed to a new chair at Glasgow Caledonian University. Cam Donaldson, director of the Institute of Health and Society at Newcastle University,...