Harvard most likely university for US presidents
But research shows Yale University graduates are most productive in Congress
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UK science community must develop strong international collaborations
Budget scrutiny is emphasising the importance of effective translational research, says Graham Lord, who believes international cooperation is key to ensuring research reaps practical rewards
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Switzerland: ‘nothing certain’ on future of EU research access
Swiss parliament takes steps to resolve crisis with European Union, but plan faces challenges
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Larger bursaries ‘boost students’ chances of getting good degree’
Study of 36,000 undergraduates identifies positive relationship between financial aid, retention and attainment
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Norway to ban Islamic face veils in universities
The Nordic state, known for its liberal social policies, is the latest country to announce plans for a ban on burkas in its education system
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Entrance exam ruling hits foreign students in India
Future uncertain for medical undergraduates
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Kentucky gift ‘strings’ raise questions about high-profile donations
University senate opposes terms of proposed $10Â million deal with businessmen to set up centre for the study of free enterprise
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Obama's words on running a government should resonate with universities
Higher education institutions must not be measured by their economic contribution alone, writes John Gill
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Top 10 universities for producing Nobel prizewinners 2016
ߣߣÊÓƵ analysis reveals the institutions with the most affiliated Nobel prizewinners this century
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Arab research ‘in crisis’ due to region’s growing instability
Interviews with scholars in 14 countries highlight impact of security concerns on intellectual pursuits
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Revision of Russia’s Project 5-100 could be ‘step backwards’
Vice-rector says government initiative has enhanced collaboration between country’s universities
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New English courses at grandes écoles aim to boost France’s offer
Vice-president for academic affairs at École Polytechnique says French-taught courses are ‘hard to sell’ to international students
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Karolinska Institute reaches out to Asia
New Hong Kong centre for leading Swedish university will aim to build medical research links across continents
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The grey zone: How questionable research practices are blurring the boundary between science and misconduct
Infamous cases of misconduct such as that of Paolo Macchiarini are just the extremes on a long spectrum of dubious research practices, say Nick Butler, Helen Delaney and Sverre Spoelstra