Hate Spin: The Manufacture of Religious Offense and its Threat to Democracy, by Cherian George
Book of the week: Political Svengalis, not the public, drive populist pantomimes of democracy, says Angelia Wilson

Book of the week: Political Svengalis, not the public, drive populist pantomimes of democracy, says Angelia Wilson

David Matthews reports from Canada on the Trudeau government’s plans to convert academic research into commercial gains

Sheffield Hallam v-c chosen after government recruitment process

From ߣߣÊÓÆµ to Singapore, David Matthews and John Elmes weigh the pros and cons of likely destinations

An acclaimed designer who became an academic leader has died

John Denham, former secretary of state for universities, innovation and skills, on the case for rethinking the supply-side strategy

Thinktank advises universities to take advantage of UK’s ‘instability’ after EU referendum

Government’s reliance on ‘dubious evidence’ has damaged UK’s reputation and economy, says IPPR

The sector must exploit machinery of government changes to boost science, social mobility and teacher education, argues Sir David Bell

Six academics offer their views on the state of language learning in a populist climate

We have reached a key moment in the development of the region's higher education sector, says Ismail Badat

Marking boycott ends after UCU says managers agree to scrap ‘unfair’ targets

More helpful advice from Zachary Foster on how to successfully overcomplicate your writing