A-level maths standards have dropped to the point where B-grade students score little better in a basic university test than they would if they were randomly guessing, according to a new study. The...
The third anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the US is little more than two weeks away, but it was only last month that the Government published advice on how to survive a similar...
Leeds University has appointed: Kenneth Hay , former deputy head of the School of Design, to the chair in contemporary art practice; Constantine Katsikeas , formerly at Cardiff Business School, to a...
Academics could soon get a new ombudsman to deal with their complaints against university managers and governors, as unions begin fresh talks with vice- chancellors over plans to replace the defunct...
Physical beauty and prowess command ever-more respect in today's celebrity-obsessed world, but Glamorgan University is seeking to redress the balance by launching a poll to highlight the world's...
Are you earning enough? We look at how academic pay varies across the sector Also What are British values? Sir Bernard Crick, David Cesarani, Tariq Madood, Keith Hart and Keith Ward debate the make-...
A new generation of universities was given the green light this week as the Government published revised criteria for those wishing to gain degree-awarding powers and use the university title. Under...
The National Union of Students will relaunch its website on Monday to mark the start of Freshers Week. It will offer 50 discounts of between 10 and 20 per cent on fashion, travel, computers, music...
Birmingham, Newcastle and Nottingham universities have secured more than Pounds 5 million for nanotechnology research. The grants have been allocated as part of the Department of Trade and Industry's...
Stewart Purvis, former chief executive of ITN, will be the next News International visiting professor of broadcast media at Oxford University. The post is funded by a benefaction from Rupert Murdoch...
Edinburgh University will strengthen its position in informatics with a multimillion-pound private donation towards a computer research centre. The Wolfson Foundation has pledged £2 million towards a...
Research Councils UK, the body responsible for coordinating activity between the seven research councils, has announced the funding of nearly 400 five-year academic fellowships across the UK. The...
Buying a house in Britain's major university cities is certain to remain beyond the reach of the majority of academics - particularly those living in the Southeast. A Times Higher analysis has...
The principals of Edinburgh's four universities have unveiled radical plans for an international student village in the city to underpin Scotland's Fresh Talent initiative. John Archer, principal of...
Universities are to get extra information about applicants' A-level performance to help admissions staff choose between the growing numbers of candidates with top grades, admissions chief Anthony...