Going to the Palais: A Social and Cultural History of Dancing and Dance Halls in Britain, 1918-1960, by James Nott
David Fowler on the influence of venues that at one stage were attracting 3 million visitors a night

David Fowler on the influence of venues that at one stage were attracting 3 million visitors a night

Study recommends that universities use financial and market data to assess whether programmes are likely to succeed

Jacqueline Broad discovers admiration for a misunderstood and misrepresented philosopher

A weekly look over the shoulders of our scholar-reviewers

Academics offer advice on how to turn glumness into enthusiasm

From accent intolerance to ‘bamboo ceilings’, Jack Grove examines the challenges of working in a university overseas

Despite the ironic slips, article sheds light on how journals can tackle flawed science

A round-up of recent recipients of research council cash

The good, the bad and the offbeat – the academy through the lens of the national press

Hanging too many measures on a bill can cause it to topple over, argues Nick Hillman

There’s no rest for the lifelong learning brigade, says Shahidha Bari

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