Regulator could act on failing universities
Higher Education Council could gain power to oust ineffective vice-chancellors, reports Simon Baker
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Focus on cuts undermines value of Browne's report, critics contend
Observers say inquiry 'wielded knife for Chancellor' and lacked broad input. John Morgan writes
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Around the world, we all have to 'stand up' to short-termism
The academy must call itself and politicians to a 'higher plane', NYU president tells Sarah Cunnane
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In research funding sweepstakes, Yorkshire beats London, Willetts says
It is often assumed that, as with most of the country's wealth, a disproportionate amount of research funding in England is funnelled to the South East.The assumption is incorrect, according to David...
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Once on course, find comfort food
International students' food neophobia peaks at three months, study finds. Paul Jump reports
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Imperial pension fears over 'last man standing' clause
A university collapse could have dramatic impact on contributions, council told. John Morgan reports
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Writing was on the wall for palaeography chair
King's College London has confirmed the controversial departure of Britain's only professor of palaeography, praising his role in "tirelessly protecting" the discipline.
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News in Brief
Framework ProgrammeParticipation investigationThe government has launched a consultation on the European Union's Framework Programme for research amid concerns about UK businesses' reluctance to get...
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Next up, Conan the librarian
Ian Christie talks to Matthew Reisz about the film world's fascination with reading rooms
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Under the Gaydar
For decades, gay men lived in a 'virtual' world outside the mainstream, so links between the subculture and the web are both logical and ripe for scrutiny. Matthew Reisz cruises the 'queer digital...
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Human resources
Duncan Wu applauds the sensitive approach to a tale set in an inhumane world with twisted morals
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Diary
LondonMove: Choreographing YouVisitors breathe in and squeeze through a tight corridor illuminated in green, then fight their way through a wall of white balloons. They enter a room with two-way...
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The Pick - Taking the grand out of opera
The Barber of Seville (or Salisbury)King's Head Theatre, LondonUntil 14 November (Wednesdays to Sundays)In December last year, a company called OperaUpClose mounted a new production of Puccini's La...
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Daytime TV: Cheese or branes?
Gary Day learns that nothing is not necessarily what we think it is, and is inspired by a tale of aspiration
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No panic at Poppleton
Rumours that the publication of Lord Browne's review of higher education might have prompted a number of unfortunate developments at our university have been dismissed as "hysterical scaremongering"...