A view too far
I often have the feeling that Laurie Taylor writes most of your opinion pieces, but Alan Ryan's attempt to write an entire article on Oxbridge governance (Opinion, 16 April) while pretending that the...
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George Holmes, 1927-2009
George Holmes, a leading historian of medieval and Renaissance Europe, has died.
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Off Piste: Fair game?
Stephen Halliday kicks around a few ideas about how to level the playing field in popular sports and make them more exciting
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Spaceman v brown blob
Kevin Fong narrowly avoids a kebab-stained diplomatic incident
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From where I sit - Low country, low standards
The Dutch university calls itself a "centre of excellence", using buzzwords such as "quality", "creativity" and "innovation".The facts belie the propaganda. The university's budget is based on...
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What are you reading?
A weekly look over the shoulders of our scholar-reviewers
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Leader: Schoolyard rules in the Commons
If standards are vital, why is the select committee investigating dumbing down marked by spin, absenteeism and squabbling?
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Overseas briefing
AustraliaDung dearth thwarts DNA huntA lack of fossilised dung is hindering the efforts of a researcher to identify the DNA of ancient animals. Since 2005, Alan Cooper, director of the University of...
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Overseas outposts must follow home rules, union leaders say
Universities told to uphold rights on their campuses in Middle East and East Asia. Jon Marcus writes
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Urban planner
Despite striving to future-proof the UK's cities, Katie Williams admits to a weakness for the bling of Las Vegas
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Appointments
A former research fellow at Heriot-Watt University will return to the institution next month to take up the post of deputy principal (research and knowledge transfer). Alan Miller will rejoin from...
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Plan for 20 centres attacked as model campus faces cuts
Critics question viability of University Challenge in light of restructuring, writes Melanie Newman
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Deian Hopkin marks retirement
Deian Hopkin marked his retirement from London South Bank University with a shuffle and a bop, playing his way out on the piano.Accompanied by leading jazz musicians, the vice-chancellor played an...
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Scots fee debate is a 'non-starter'
Universities Scotland chief to argue it is 'futile' to consider move in downturn, writes Hannah Fearn
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News in brief
Emissions reductionTrio lands £10m for green plansThree institutions have taken the lion's share of funding distributed to universities to help reduce carbon emissions. More than a third of a £25...