The half-century following the Second World War, an era we know as the Cold War, is commonly seen as a period of stability compared with the confused state of the world today. It was a time when...
William Poole evaluates a lively account of the celebrated siblings who did much to map the skies
In his critiques of social capital, economist Ben Fine has referred to the stylised view of management studies as being intellectually lowbrow. There is little doubt that this is a problem, possibly...
Good theses do not necessarily make good books - particularly, perhaps, when the final product has been 10 years or so in the making. And Material Relations, it must be said, almost certainly betrays...
UUK president-elect foresees IT benefits among the coalition carnage. Hannah Fearn reports
'Underestimated' cash gap may lead to a drop in quality or fewer places. Hannah Fearn reports
A Russell Group university is considering the risk that student numbers could fall by up to 15 per cent when the tuition-fee cap rises to £9,000, while another former polytechnic has said it will...
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL• Award winner: Murray Grant• Institution: University of Exeter• Value: £485,000Exploiting the growth-promotion and induced-resistance properties...
Each week, Dr Margot Feelbetter poses a dilemma and offers advice for readers to respond to online. This week: Cosmetic effect
University of GreenwichChristopher HallasThe University of Greenwich enticed its new director of student affairs, Christopher Hallas, by appealing to his "sense of purpose about public service". Mr...
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Katie Best calls for business school rankings that measure pedagogic merit, not simply cash and corporate power
In today's insecure academy, quality control takes a back seat to pleasing students and covering up errors, a senior lecturer claims
Full competition for qualified students would keep fees down, says Alasdair Smith, and limiting unqualified numbers would control costs
'Challenging settlement' for 2011-12 apportions nearly £1 billion in cuts. Simon Baker reports