Not quite as advertised: college scarves and shameless flannel
The prospectus's weathered cloisters and flawless cheekbones are alluring, admits John Brinnamoor, but a dash of realism mightn't hurt
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Why Hillary can't win
Clinton's toughest battle of all is against a collective mindset that ruthlessly limits the roles female politicians may fulfil, says Mary Evans
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The best and the brightest
Nominations are open for the biggest annual awards in UK higher education
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REF may lead to restrictions on grant applications
Metrics-based system will require more selectivity, say sector's senior figures. Zoe Corbyn reports
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Imperial signs Saudi deal as first step into Gulf
A £5 billion university being built in Saudi Arabia has confirmed a string of partnerships with international institutions, including Imperial College London.Amid predictions of an era of "golden...
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Students get more time with tutors, but it's no holiday
Uclan cuts Christmas and Easter breaks to try to improve teaching. Melanie Newman reports
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The Week in Higher Education
The Times took a wry - and cutting - look at the news that the famous Jodrell Bank Observatory is under threat of closure as part of an attempt by the Science and Technology Facilities Council to...
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Third-stream cash is capped
Many institutions are already at the new ceiling on knowledge-transfer funding. John Gill reports
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Funding losers ask Hefce to review allocations
Two universities that have had their annual funding cut are asking for allocations to be reviewed, fearing that funding chiefs have made a mistake.Ten English institutions had their overall teaching...
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Hourly paid lecturer wins full-time staff rights in landmark ruling
Tribunal says tutor 'had self-employment thrust upon her' by Sheffield. Melanie Newman reports
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At the top, women still can't get a break from stereotypes ..
Senior managers 'unjustly' perceive women as poor at delegating. Melanie Newman reports
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... and press still puts their looks before achievements
Half the profiles of female scientists make mention of appearance, writes Zoe Corbyn
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ESRC is criticised for 'biased' study
Anti-GM scientist says survey of farmers is 'market research for biotech industry'. Zoe Corbyn reports
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Heriot-Watt to shed 50 staff and hire 200 more
Heriot-Watt University has announced plans to create 200 new academic posts over the next ten years as part of its restructuring.But it also confirmed that it intends to make about 50 redundancies...
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Student support does not go to the neediest, Birkbeck research finds
Analysis indicates bursary distribution is failing to help widen participation. Rebecca Attwood reports