A new term is beginning in the northern hemisphere, and many campuses are reopening. But are academics relishing a return to relative normality or fearful of unvaccinated students? And what has the...
Nicholas Till reflects on the path that has led him from research on opera to direct political action
Bullies and snakes can only wreak havoc via the support – conscious or otherwise – of those around them, says Irina Dumitrescu
Former vaccines minister succeeds Gavin Williamson
Controversial post-holder says he is ‘proud’ of ‘transformational reforms’
UK Reproducibility Network will run training on open research methods thanks to ‘major strategic investment’ by Research England
AI expert re-emerges at top Chinese university as former employer finds Uighur study breached ߣߣÊÓƵn research code
Holden Thorp says Abet course rules hinder well-rounded strategies to fight major social burdens
Trade minister Graham Stuart says cross-government support will allow UK universities to grow overseas student numbers by 30 per cent
Ministry of Education says it does not ‘support or encourage’ institutions setting up outposts beyond their home province
Despite scepticism about the business model, short courses prove an earner for cash-starved institutions
FoI requests suggest some UK institutions have spent just a few hundred pounds per academic over the past six years
As freshers make up for forgone alcohol experiments during lockdown, George Bass won’t be surprised to see more hair ransoms on InstagramÂ
But Royal Holloway principal warns against ‘frivolous and vexatious claims’ under planned legislation
Accused of bribery to gain entry for their children, parents draw parallels to legal forms of favouritism