This volume dangles the lure of much enjoyable moral indignation. Readers are promised "example after example of harassment" and "vile and hateful speech", after which they will "never again see the...
It is perhaps unsurprising that a major literary classic written in the late 16th century should prove if not inaccessible, at least difficult to approach for the modern reader. The paradox, in the...
Academics close ranks to defend beleaguered foreign language study. Matthew Reisz reports
Conference hears that scheme's imminent demise could arrest momentum. Hannah Fearn reports
Gender studies is often perceived as a discipline in decline, but rumours of its impending demise have been greatly exaggerated, according to Clare Hemmings, director of the Gender Institute at the...
United StatesQuantity of mercyOne hundred academics at the University of California have signed a letter of protest over the treatment of Muslim students who disrupted a speech by Michael Oren, the...
University education is now the big-ticket expenditure for rural families. John Morgan reports
ACTION MEDICAL RESEARCH• Award winner: Sharhad Taheri• Institution: Diabetes centre, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital• Value: £138,762Obesity in children: sleep patterns• Award winner: John Speakman•...
Each week, Dr Margot Feelbetter poses a dilemma and offers advice for readers to respond to online. This week: Leaving it all behind
University of SalfordJulie BerryThe new university librarian at the University of Salford has pledged to use her role to help part-time students make the most of the resources available to them....
Universities have a key role to play in supporting and boosting the economy in areas hit by public sector cuts, claims Jonathan Wright
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Fees hike may accelerate existing trend for new academic appointments. John Morgan reports
Durham University received £300,000 from the US State Department for a series of projects that the US hoped would help it gather information on Iran, it has emerged.
Browne panel member takes aim at rejection of more sustainable fees. Simon Baker writes