In this thought-provoking book, Amar Bhide challenges the "technonationalist" view that America's comparative advantage lies in technological leadership and the associated "alarmist" fears that, as...
A £1.1bn fund to develop low-carbon technology wants to make an impact. Zoe Corbyn reports
Consultancy-led workshops steer EPSRC towards closing an avenue of study. Zoe Corbyn reports
Projects with tangible social benefit have a better shot at FP7 cash, an expert tells Melanie Newman
A professor of international law at the University of Leeds has been appointed to a key nature-conservation post in his native Nepal. Surya Subedi has been named a governor of the National Trust for...
Asia is determined to keep its bright sparks at home while Britain struggles to develop native scientists. Linda Nordling reports that some think this presents a golden opportunity for the UK to leap...
Call for universities to ensure that all degrees teach entrepreneurship, writes Hannah Fearn
Vietnam$400m plan to climb rankingsIn a bid to climb the world university rankings, the Vietnamese Government has agreed in principle to spend $400 million (£268 million) on four new universities....
The precedents, the tear-stained notes, the wisdom of Solomon (The External): Frank Burnet wonders whatever happened to exam boards
Higher education's role in the creative industries must be fostered, says Geoffrey Crossick When John Denham addressed vice- chancellors at Universities UK's annual conference, he told us his new...
World Bank says recent expansion has come at a cost of poor teaching and research, writes John Gill
The University of Staffordshire's vice-chancellor has been named Woman of Achievement 2008 in the Vitalise Women of the Year Awards. Christine King, a professor of history with research interests in...
UCU members say Russell Group leaders are sharing strategy in advance of an effort to try to break out of national pay talks. Melanie Newman reports. University and College Union representatives...
The University of Bradford has announced the appointment of Geoff Layer as its deputy vice-chancellor (academic). Professor Layer will be responsible for the direction of Bradford's academic affairs...
Only robust policies and funding will ensure a sustainable sector, says John Brooks. UK universities have a critical role to play in the development of the post-industrial knowledge-based economy....