World University Rankings 2015-2016 by subject: physical sciences results
Asia doubles representation while European countries face varied performance
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Eradicating terrorism is impossible, warns academic
Students and politicians may struggle to accept this – especially in the wake of the attacks in Paris – but the best we can do is contain a phenomenon that is as old as the hills, says George...
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Top research teams ‘have more overseas academics and use carrots not sticks’
Analysis of top-ranked groups also finds they have ‘accountable autonomy’ from the university
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Brace for impact: making the most of your research
We may be stuck with impact, so best to make the most of it, says John Tregoning
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College of Estate Management gains university college title
But principal of online, non-profit, private institution warns new Green Paper market entry plans could be seen as 'lowering bar on quality'
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The Green Paper needs big data
Students cannot be put at the heart of the system without a statistics upgrade, argues Paul Clark
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Most Russell Group universities ‘little different to other pre-92s’
Study argues that, while Oxford and Cambridge stand apart, rest of mission group does not live up to ‘elite’ tag
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How to spot different sorts of potential
Roxanne Stockwell calls on universities to rethink their admissions criteria
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‘Naive’ TEF metrics could undermine widening participation, v-c warns
Simon Gaskell says Queen Mary University of London would be ‘crucified’ on graduate salary score because of diverse intake
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Pro-market regulator will have ‘different relationship with sector’
GuildHE’s chief executive, a former BIS official, warns that Hefce’s expertise on teaching grant should not be lost
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Stellenbosch management bid to make English ‘primary language’
Rector Wim de Villiers faces potential opposition from South African university’s council, despite student campaign
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Chinese professor loses management role ‘after rival reported dissenting blog posts’
Liang Xinsheng removed from deputy chair post after writing ‘radical opinions’ that had a ‘bad social influence’
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University of York apologises over ‘crass’ celebration of International Men’s Day
Press release stating intent to mark event is withdrawn after receiving instant social media backlash