Next generation of humanities scholars ‘imperilled’ by PhD cuts
Arts and Humanities Research Council funding ‘has been some sort of oasis, but it too is now quickly drying up’
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Objectivity scepticism is loosening universities’ grasp of their purpose
Some politicians are using the supposed ideological character of research to justify imposing greater control over it, says Martyn Hammersley
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Lagos v-c: Nigerian universities must hustle for funding
Folasade Ogunsola discusses her country’s battle with brain drain and universities’ search for ‘creative’ ways to combat funding shortfalls
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THE and Schmidt work towards interdisciplinary science ranking
Partnership will seek to reward institutions that incentivise cross-disciplinary work aimed at solving the world’s biggest challenges
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Let us join, Leicester vice-chancellor tells Russell Group
Nishan Canagarajah says expansion of prestigious UK university grouping to include his institution is long overdue
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CLT test creator surprised by Florida university system embrace
New conservative-focused standardised college admissions exam-maker says it aimed for private-sector customers, and now sees greater potential at public institutions
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Covid ‘reality check’ raises questions over Adelaide merger
As a parliamentary committee inquires into a proposed merger of two universities, institutional accounts suggest they coasted through the last big scare
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UK charity rescues 210 Ukrainian academics in ‘busiest year’
Universities step in to offer placements for those fleeing Russian invasion
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Record numbers of students secure degree place through clearing
Many students who achieve grades requested by original offer choosing to release themselves into clearing, figures show
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The merged Adelaide University will be big, bold and for the better
Many ask why we assume a combined university will offer more. The answer is that we are purposefully designing it that way, say Peter Høj and David Lloyd
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King’s College London and UCU agree deal to end marking boycott
Staff secure increases in London weighting, childcare subsidies and more parental leave
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World University Rankings 2024: methodology
The methodology for the 20th edition of the World University Rankings has been significantly updated to reflect the outputs of the diverse range of research-intensive universities across the world
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Introducing our Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings advisory board
THE’s SSA advisory board launches with members from countries across the region
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China and Cambridge top science and technology cluster ranking
Global Innovation Index shows China overtaking US on number of leading clusters, but UK impresses on intensive smaller clusters
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Arts and Humanities Research Council cuts funded PhDs by quarter
UK funder will support fewer PhD studentships as cost pressures from reduced funding and higher doctoral stipends bite