World in brief - 19 February 2015
United StatesClose college for two years, say lawmakersState legislators have provoked anger by saying that a historically black college experiencing financial problems should close for two years. A...
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France's SPOT satellites assist in South Asia
Paris, 11 Feb 2005 Photos The human tragedy and widespread desolation caused by the tsunami which hit Asia on 26 December will be, according to the United Nations, the biggest ever natural...
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Tapping new seams
As the state disinvests, Queensland is securing the future of its student experience and research by diversifying its income streams, writes Peter Høj
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Brexit: the perks and pitfalls for higher education
After Tory victory in the general election, an EU exit could become reality. We hear from both sides of the debate
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Transnational courses earn the UK £496 million
Government estimate is significantly higher than in previous assessments
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Asia-Pacific push
Nottingham Trent University has created a Centre for Asia-Pacific Studies to develop research, teaching, community and commercial links with the region. NTU has franchised degree courses in Malaysia...
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Cosmopolitan Sexualities: Hope and the Humanist Imagination, by Ken Plummer
A sexology for our age examines a global and multifaceted part of humanity, says Sally R. Munt
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Dynamic characters
The 100 Under 50 universities are marked by their energy, innovation and fearless approach to the future, write Phil Baty and Katie Duncan
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Celtic tiger comes under R&D pressure from Asia
Brussels, 03 Feb 2006 While Ireland has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years, driven predominantly by investment in high-tech manufacturing, the country is now coming under pressure as...
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REF questions: could we do it for a fiver?
All congratulations to the research excellence framework winners of course, but the cost (human and financial) of the whole exercise has been questioned by many.The article “The (predicted) results...
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Miwa Hirono: my ÌÇÐÄVlog Office hell
Top academics will be increasingly reluctant to come to the UK, says Hirono, who is being forced to quit Britain despite her permanent post
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Can an open-air lab tempt you to Siberia?
Russia’s Tomsk State University is banking on the region’s natural assets and an English language push to attract foreign students and scholars
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Combination of assets
A new world-class university that integrates existing centres of excellence would boost Thailand’s development, says Kriengsak Chareonwongsak
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Chris Marlin, 1952-2014
A pro vice-chancellor who forged a new international dimension for the University of Sussex has died
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Obituary - Chris Marlin
A pro vice-chancellor who forged a new international dimension for the University of Sussex has died.Chris Marlin was born in Adelaide, Australia on 19Â May 1952 and studied at the University of...