UK research grant success rate falls in return to long-term trend
Rising value of grants suggests that winning funding is likely to remain highly competitive
Rising value of grants suggests that winning funding is likely to remain highly competitive
English studies is a traditional big beast in the academy, but there are concerns that changes in student behaviour could put it on the endangered list. Seven academics give their views on whether...
From Australia to Singapore, David Matthews and John Elmes weigh the pros and cons of likely destinations
As graduation rates shrink and tuition fees and student debts soar in the US, experts call on the UK sector to heed lessons from the world's academic powerhouse. Sarah Cunnane reports
Hefce says that record levels of spare cash prepare the academy for the new fees regime, but as new policies for allocating student places bed in, we might need to reassess its future financial...
US universities are offering alumni new levels of professional and intellectual support in an effort to build lifelong relationships that pay long-term benefits. Jon Marcus reports
The Commons' report on higher education will have to pull together a broad spectrum of opinion, says Claire Sanders The 11 members of the House of Commons select committee inquiring into higher...
The Academic Reputation Survey is likely to be a harbinger of things to come and a predictor of future university trends, Phil Baty discovers The US remains the undisputed superpower when it comes to...