Eagle lands: literary critic snapped up by rivals after forced retirement
Terry Eagleton has found many willing employers since leaving Manchester, reports John Gill
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Research on sex offenders: v-c hits back at QAA claim
No 'ethical shortfall' in sensitive study areas, argues Buckingham. Melanie Newman reports
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Original features
The central portico, with its ten Corinthian columns, is the most famous landmark of University College London. Work began in 1826, the year UCL was founded, and was completed in 1829. Since money...
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20 years ago
In the first week of the Association of University Teachers national boycott of staff appraisal schemes, local union leaders at Cambridge are urging dons to vote to introduce one - if only to qualify...
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'Excessive' RAE secrecy criticised
Academic barred from seeing his own school's submission urges transparency. Zoe Corbyn writes
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News in brief
International student recruitmentNigerian powerhouse on the riseNigeria could become as important as India in the expanding international market for higher education, the British Council has said....
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China not yet in position to topple West from top rank
Only nine institutions achieve top-200 listing despite huge investment in sector, writes John Gill
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Ireland watchdog accuse d of 'sustained' failures
"Systematic shortcomings" have been identified at the universities quality watchdog in the Republic of Ireland.An expert review panel acting for the Higher Education Authority (HEA) said that some...
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Overseas briefing
United StatesFunding terminator 'interferes'Action hero-turned-California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger stands accused of threatening academic freedom after funding cuts for two research centres....
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Uncovering buried treasure
The Freedom of Information Act could be a boon to scholars seeking hidden data. Zoe Corbyn reports
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Grant Winners
EUROPEAN RESEARCH COUNCILThe European Research Council has announced the winners of its Advanced Grants in life sciences. The awards are worth up to EUR2.5 million (£1.95 million), but they can rise...
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'You would barely know adult stem cells exist'
Newcastle specialist quits UK for France, citing undue focus on embryo research, writes Zoe Corbyn
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Science funding priorities slashed from 70 to 15 in far-reaching reform
Distinction between blue-skies and BBSRC-managed proposals swept away, writes Zoe Corbyn
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Chill-out and chat zones: how to woo Generation Y
Olga Wojtas hears that conference tourism needs specialists who know what young consumers want
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Fostering consent
Business may be surprised at what academe can teach us all about collaboration and synthesis, argues Doug Yarn