Interview with Ronika Power
The biocultural archaeologist talks about the lessons to be learned from Neolithic catastrophes and the ethical responsibilities of being ‘doctor to the dead’
The biocultural archaeologist talks about the lessons to be learned from Neolithic catastrophes and the ethical responsibilities of being ‘doctor to the dead’
UC system looks to job-focused courses to ease budget woes, but critics see erosion of HE as public good
Resignations follow loss of access to company’s titles
New kids on the block revel, as research focus drives antipodean upstarts to new heights
Open access advocates hope move will create ‘snowball effect’ for others to ditch subscriptions with publisher
Scientists still stymied by federal restrictions as legalisation in states increases demand for answers on risk and benefits
Analysis of academic survey suggests differences in perceived university prestige based on age of scholar
Academia has gone green in a big way in recent years, but some doubt whether it will make much difference to the planet. Nick Mayo speaks to scholars and students to assess the sector’s environmental...
The Pulitzer winner discusses the lack of national alarm over the lives of black communities in the US and how art can help Americans overcome barriers of race
Chancellor Nicholas Dirks explains the university’s branch campus strategy
Ucas data show that, at three institutions, three-quarters of all offers made to applicants were unconditional
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
President issues threat to universities’ federal funding in major speech
As universities become ever more wary of negative publicity, leaders who speak out on contentious issues are increasingly finding themselves in hot water. Ellie Bothwell reports
The Times Higher Education editorial team discusses a victory for higher education funding in the US