Colin Nicholson, who is in charge of the UK's oldest literary prize, is struggling to raise the award's profile It is ironically appropriate that a professor of English literature responsible for a...
* King's College London has appointed: Martin Reavley, finance director with Kesa Electricals, first bursar; and Ian Thompson, dean of chapel at Selwyn College and chaplain of Selwyn and Newnham...
Fears that students would rush to start university this year to beat the introduction of top-up fees in 2006 appear unfounded as applicant numbers are only slightly higher than last year's figures....
The last UK higher education institution to include the word "polytechnic" in its title has drawn up a shortlist of alternative names amid concerns that students could be confused about its...
Oxford University's proposals for a new academic strategy followed a "reputation audit" revealing that outsiders fail to appreciate its strength and attempts to widen access. This week's publication...
Passion for the environment, support for hunting and concern about getting a job are all issues that will influence the student vote at the general election, according to a poll for The Times Higher...
ON TOP OF THE WORLD Academics in the arts, humanities and social sciences name the outstanding universities in their field
Life for the foot soldiers of research has not altered much despite a pact to improve their lot, reports Claire Sanders It was billed by Science Minister Lord Sainsbury as a landmark agreement: in...
Sheffield University is planning to float the life sciences arm of its technology-transfer business next week in a move that could raise £10 million for entrepreneurial academics. In what is believed...
Universities face a tough battle to protect the identities of researchers who use animals, following the first approaches under the new Freedom of Information Act. Institutions across the country...
Manchester University (formerly Umist) was taken to an employment tribunal this week by a scientist who claims that she was unfairly sacked while she was pregnant and had breast cancer. Dr Marina...
Bournemouth University could be hit by a boycott in an escalating dispute over new contracts, Natfhe said this week. But it has drawn back from a threat to pull out of negotiations nationally. The...
Dame Patricia Hodgson, the university red-tape watchdog, today announced the "first fruits" of her campaign to cut unnecessary regulation. She said that, following discussions with her Higher...
"It's a little scary creating something so innovative, but it's a wonderful opportunity and we're really looking forward to it," said Sylvina Tate, principal lecturer for teaching and learning at...
The Government's flagship outreach initiative to raise the educational aspirations of the young is under threat after failing to attract funding. Aimhigher - a nationwide programme in which...