Eastern mystique
These enthralling pictures were among those showcasing the photographic talents of students in East Asian studies at the University of Leeds. More than 250 entries to the "Eye on Asia" photographic...
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American way's benefits
ߣߣÊÓƵ cites Barack Obama's praise for Singapore's higher education system, which places an emphasis on science and technology rather than the liberal arts ("World crisis in...
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Reforms: so far, so good
The ߣߣÊÓƵn 'education revolution' is making progress, although there are still challenges to be overcome, writes Peter Coaldrake
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The Great War and the Making of the Modern World
In an important new book that richly analyses the causes, course and consequences of the First World War, Jeremy Black asks why it remains the "most misunderstood major conflict in history". He draws...
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School of Oriental and African Studies - Old world meets new
The world's most comprehensive visual record of tribal cultures in South Asia and the Himalayas has gone online. More than 10,000 rare images are now available to researchers and the general public...
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Raymond Allchin, 1923-2010
The leading British expert on Indian archaeology, whose interests embraced much of the culture and history of South Asia, has died.Raymond Allchin was born in Harrow on 9 July 1923 and educated at...
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Appointments
University of Edinburgh, Greg WalkerThe Regius chair of rhetoric and English literature at the University of Edinburgh will be filled by Greg Walker, who was been Masson professor of English at the...
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Imperial echoes
'Internationalisation' is the trend du jour for universities, but they would do well to consider its earlier manifestation during the British Empire's long 19th century. As Tamson Pietsch explains,...
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From where I sit - A hub of global ambition
Several factors have helped Kazakhstan grow rapidly in the two decades that it has been an independent country, among them abundant natural resources and proximity to large markets in Europe and Asia...
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Trinity College Dublin - Home and away
Olga Wojtas on Trinity College's cultural outreach work in Dublin, globally relevant postgraduate programmes and historic links with South Asia
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Sweden’s universities to charge non-EU students
Swedish universities are at a crossroads. Starting in September, all students from outside the European Union will pay tuition fees. While tuition will remain free for home and EU students, others...
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UUK head: cuts reality 'rather different to the headlines'
Steve Smith warns that downbeat media theme will damage UK global reputation. John Morgan reports
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Flying solo
You think your commute is bad? In a tough job market, professional opportunities are taking scholars far from their nearest and dearest. Matthew Reisz asks if today's ideal academic is unencumbered...
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Land of the rising sun aims to reverse its scientific eclipse
At the heart of Japan’s decline is a dearth of international collaboration. Paul Jump reports
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From where I sit - Work on facts behind the figures
We live in a world of informed choices. The bulk of students seeking a degree still opt for universities in their home countries. Their decisions are shaped by a variety of considerations, such as an...