REF draws fire for musical chairs
Law subject associations irate at precipitate move by Hefce to fill subpanel post. Paul Jump writes
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News in brief
PensionsUSS enters consultation periodMembers of higher education's biggest pension scheme are being consulted on plans to limit their benefits. The consultation on changes to the Universities...
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Impact, but on our terms
As Kristin Luker's work shows, it is autonomous scholarship that makes social science 'relevant', argues Ellie Lee
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It's independence day for those who rise to the Browne challenge
James Tooley is excited by the prospect of greater competition in higher education but warns of the threat from creeping bureaucracy
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True hearts, open minds
Successful overseas ventures must stick to core values while adapting to local cultures and regulation, says Christine Ennew
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The Week in Higher Education
Unexceptional at school and idle at university - such were the modest beginnings of Stephen Hawking's academic life. In a rare public lecture reported on 20 October, the renowned physicist said that...
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Hefce chief: prepare for tough journey in uncharted territory
Sir Alan Langlands calls for future rethink on 'untested' funding plans. Rebecca Attwood writes
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The appliance of science lobbying
Community campaigning wins plaudits for helping research dodge CSR bullet. Paul Jump reports
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Beware of ministers bearing gifts labelled 'made in Bologna'
Process served as 'Trojan Horse' for wider reforms, rectors hear. Hannah Fearn reports from Palermo
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School aims to teach pupils at every level from their ABCs to their BAs
An English comprehensive school is planning a groundbreaking project to offer university degrees.
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Battle cry goes up for the arts
Philosopher asserts the value of the humanities in the face of cuts, writes Rebecca Attwood
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Universities Scotland calls for graduate contributions
Free higher education in Scotland may be coming to an end as Universities Scotland has admitted that a “graduate contribution” is needed to maintain competitiveness after the Browne Review.
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Two cultures, one song
Artist-in-residence schemes create a fertile breeding ground for fresh ideas, as scientists and engineers share their knowledge and insights with those in the humanities. Hannah Fearn discovers how...
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Wings but no prayers
Willy Maley on a brooding two-hander's twitchy vision of the end of love - and possibly the end of times
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Daytime TV: States of mind
Can dreams predict the future - or even influence it? Gary Day watches a personal investigation