Fine tuning reveals distinctions
Peer review is key to identifying top quality but a fairer overall picture emerges due to changes in analysis. The extensive discussion of The Times Higher-QS World University Rankings that has taken...
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Rewards for the well-resourced
The deep pockets of many US institutions, and a select few in the UK, attest to the high cost of attaining success in the sciences. Where are the world's top scientists? Over the four years of The...
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The innovators and educators
Technology powerhouses and social science leaders boast a global reach, reflecting governments' awareness of these fields' economic impact. Our listing of the world's top-rated universities for...
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Works of art in the making
Despite their essential role in leading political and cultural debate, arts and humanities are often relegated to the back seat by the sciences. Researchers in the arts and humanities often do not...
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What the pick of the crop means for the rest of the field
We look at the top performers on each measure and suggest what their success means for the sector's development. The Times Higher-QS World University Rankings are a composite measure in which six...
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New RAE based on citations
The funding council is tipped to back 'per paper' citations rather than journal impact. Zoe Corbyn reports. The quality of academics' research will be judged according to the number of times their...
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Helpline gets 1,000 calls in its first year
A single parent needing help managing her debts after missing a mortgage payment, an academic seeking assertiveness coaching and a harassment victim who needed help organising evidence against his...
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'I am interested in raising attainment for children in less
The dean of education at Strathclyde wants to see agencies collaborating to improve results in schools. Interdisciplinary work to help tackle under-achievement in Scotland's schools is one goal of...
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On the move
Canterbury Christ Church University has appointed Richard Cullen , formerly with the department of language studies, as head of its new department of English and language studies. Helen Wildman has...
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UCLan charges no-shows £50
The University of Central Lancashire is the latest institution to introduce fines for departments where academics have booked a room but have not used it. UCLan is charging £50 for each booked room...
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US and UK fill top 10 places
The World University Rankings 2007 are online here Martin Ince reveals the winners and losers in The Times Higher -QS World University Rankings 2007. The world's top ten universities are in the UK or...
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Light source plan dims as plan is axed
The Government has axed plans to build a £230 million world-leading research facility in a potentially major blow to science in northwest England, writes Zoe Corbyn. The Science and Technology...
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Allow PR in course design, official says
Conference sparks concern that rush to attract students may override academic criteria. Hannah Fearn reports. Academics must work with their universities' marketing departments to ensure new courses...
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Willis to take on skills role
Phil Willis MP is expected to be named this week as the first chairman of the new House of Commons Innovation, Universities and Skills Select Committee, The Times Higher has learnt. The Liberal...
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Fears over visa opt-out
The Government was warned this week that it risks undermining the UK's status as an international destination for researchers after it failed to implement legislation that would have made it easier...