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New era for the world rankings
Listings revamp as Times Higher Education signs deal with Thomson Reuters. Phil Baty reports
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Over to you
When we published the 2009 rankings last month, there was a lively online debate about the methodology. Comments included:- "The tables seem to be based mainly on people's perceptions, so the best-...
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Daytime TV: Ties civic and sexual
Gary Day learns how Britons made a modern nation and made love, not least on campus
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Top nations in microbiology
Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, January 1999-June 2009
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The failure of History
"People who make history know nothing about history. You can see that in the sort of history they make." G.K. Chesterton
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Taking Flight
John Turner finds that piloting an aeroplane is the perfect tonic after a hectic week
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Oasis in the desert
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology pushes many boundaries. Zoë Corbyn visits Saudi Arabia to see how its vision of top-class research in a liberal environment is taking root
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5 November 2009
A kingdom’s liberal oasis - Saudi Arabia’s flagship university aims high
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University of East London appoints new vice-chancellor
Patrick McGhee to step up to the role in February 2010. Melanie Newman reports
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Tara Brabazon: Pop songs offer the perfect sonic handbag for bashing racism
Tara Brabazon turns up the volume of Ghost Town to hear a soundtrack in keeping with our times
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Serious business: framework is unveiled
Government’s long-term plan for sector outlines greater industrial involvement in courses and governance. Melanie Newman reports
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The insecure scholar: Carrying on regardless isn’t an option
A plan is needed for when my contract comes to an end
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Negative remarks about degrees earned ex-standards chief a dressing-down
Former QAA head says row is leading to a significant shift in quality assurance. Rebecca Attwood reports
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Excellence requires autonomy, say conference speakers
Freedom from government interference is crucial to building world-class universities, an international gathering has heard. Phil Baty reports from Shanghai