Bleak shipping forecast
UK shipping is emitting up to six times more carbon dioxide than previously estimated, say scientists at the University of Manchester. They conclude that current estimates, based on the amount of...
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Odds and quads
This tin box of glass eyes mounted in aluminium, which attempts to classify a wide variety of colours into 16 categories, forms part of the Galton Collection at University College London.
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#loveHE: 1 in 10,000 chance to study abroad was dream come true
An Indian student who won his Sheffield place in a TV contest has just graduated, writes Neha Popat
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Scaling the heights for an original perspective on university excellence
Jonathan Adams explains why, in his opinion, THE's World University Rankings are so important
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It may have a great reputation - shame about the education
Higher fees should reflect an institution's quality, rather than status, so we should start measuring it, argues Graham Gibbs
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The Week in Higher Education
The government may be coming for higher education's funding but it seems that it will leave the sector's quangos alone. Reports on 24 September revealed that 94 quangos and other public bodies are...
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Flawed indicators used to compare the academic market
Efforts to inform student 'customers' reliant on reputation, not quality. Rebecca Attwood reports
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Question of standards: Overseas students flock to UK for quality of teaching
A new report finds that overseas students hoping to study in the UK are enthusiasts for the quality of education - and warns of increased competition in a "more sophisticated" global market.The...
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Grant award? It could be you
Lottery to decide fate of applications better than 'Byzantine' system, scholar says. Paul Jump writes
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Clock ticking on Miliband the younger's graduate tax plans
Leader has just weeks to put flesh on policy bones before Lord Browne reports. Simon Baker writes
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Willetts' shadow may shift as Lammy aims higher
A new shadow minister could be battling the government on higher education policy this autumn after David Lammy confirmed he was running for the shadow Cabinet.
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You have passed the test...however, there is still room for improvement
QAA unveils proposals for statutory action plans, whatever inspectors find. Rebecca Attwood reports
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Fairer funding for part-time students 'essential'
A new report calls for fairer funding for part-time students, but concedes that a mirror image of support for full-time students could be "risky" and actually cut enrolment.The Supply of Part-Time...
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Grants coat may be cut according to RCUK's cloth
ESRC director describes tough choices ahead as retrenchment looms, writes Paul Jump
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Not-so-furious five (plus peer) make last-ditch effort to deflect the axe
V-cs and Royal Society leader emphasise research that touches people's lives. Paul Jump reports