Broad church: cardinal rules still relevant in an instrumentalist age
John Henry Newman's vision for university revolutionised the global academy. David Grumett discusses its development and impact
John Henry Newman's vision for university revolutionised the global academy. David Grumett discusses its development and impact

Gary Day finds that some people survive disaster and war through sheer luck and improvisation

Higher education is in need of a new acronym, it was argued this week. A report from the Council for Industry and Higher Education called for creative, digital and information technology (CDIT) to be...

US dominates revamped ߣߣÊÓÆµ World University Rankings. John Morgan reports

Phil Baty looks at the rankings winners and losers and explains how weightings have affected results
What would Cardinal Newman make of 'impact' and the REF? John Morgan investigates
Former Lib Dem leader tells Simon Baker he could back payment system if equity goals are protected
A speech by Vince Cable on distributing cuts to the science budget came under fierce attack from vice-chancellors last week for "fundamental errors" and its potential to damage the UK's reputation.In...
CSU chancellor calls for sector to show restraint over tuition fee rises, reports John Morgan in Paris

Full results of the ߣߣÊÓÆµ World University Rankings 2010-11 with all the data, interactive tables and analysis.

Rumours that Poppleton might follow in the steps of BPP and become a "for-profit" university have been vigorously dispelled by our vice-chancellor.In a strongly worded statement unanimously described...
If Jane Austen can flout the rules of grammar so can I, writes Sally Feldman
Our new rankings show the UK sector remains a global power, but it needs resources to give it and the nation a strong future
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Christoph Bode's love of the Beach Boys has only been deepened by Brian Wilson's late-career deconstruction of his own California dreaming