Smells: A Cultural History of Odours in Early Modern Times, by Robert Muchembled
Peter J. Smith applauds a fascinating, if stomach-churning, study of ‘the pongs of the past’
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Interview with Zakiya Smith Ellis
The secretary of higher education for the state of New Jersey talks about her path to a career in policy, family history and handling racist attitudes at college
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The deep dive: what space and ocean exploration can learn from each other
Ocean science’s ‘brute force’ approach is impossible in space. But extraterrestrial necessity may also be the mother of fruitful invention when it comes to probing the alien worlds beneath the...
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European universities spared coronavirus cuts − for now
German universities report no redundancies, while Dutch staff enjoy a pay rise. Some think the pandemic has vindicated Europe’s low-fee model
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Pandemic throws spotlight on HE employment practices
Questions raised about the responses of universities in marketised systems as they focus savings efforts on non-permanent staff
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28 May 2020 digital edition
A world coloured by Trump: How should schools of government operate in a polarised age?
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University of Bristol sponsored supplement digital edition
Produced by THE and the University of Bristol. Paid for by the University of Bristol.
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Students should be masters of postgraduate offerings
Why shouldn’t universities decide what to teach based on annual student demand, then hire temporary instructors, wonders Thomas Schneider
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UK international fees ‘not expected to change’ despite pandemic
But applicants for this autumn may find themselves in a ‘buyer’s market’ even at the most selective universities, THE student webinar hears
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Russell Group warns against English regulator’s access targets
OfS plans would mean high-tariff institutions admitting any students with A levels, and eventually those without qualifications, group claims
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What next for pandemic research?
Pandemic research is booming, with hundreds of new projects under way. Jack Grove speaks to experts on why insights beyond science are needed
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Careers intelligence: distance mentoring early career researchers
At a time of upheaval, early career researchers need more support than ever. Here, three experts offer their advice on mentoring when online is the only option
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More pressure to open Australian borders for overseas students
New figures ‘understate’ entry bans’ chilling impact on international revenue
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US admissions scandal grows beyond its central organiser
Former biotech chief cooperating in expanded investigation
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ANU ‘must save A$100m by January’
Redundancies ‘a last resort’ as uniquely financed Australian university confronts A$225m black hole