Post-colonial studies: time to step out of the comfort zone?
Scholars in the field have been challenged to move beyond literary theory and take on some of the most difficult questions of our times
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End of Iran sanctions will not lead to 'sea change' in region for HE
Continuing conflicts will limit collaboration between universities in Iran and in neighbouring Gulf nations, says scholar
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Italian Psychology and Jewish Emigration under Fascism: From Florence to Jerusalem and New York, by Patrizia Guarnieri
Giulia Miller on a study of anti-Semitism in the academy and the struggle of displaced scholars
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Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog, Adder’s Fork and Lizard’s Leg: The Lore and Mythology of Amphibians and Reptiles, by Marty Crump
Inga Zeisset on an engaging, beautiful and absorbing collection of tales
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New and noteworthy – 28 January 2016
From Eva Perón's earthly remains to Taksim Square stray dogs and disability seen from the Left: academic titles worth adding to your reading list
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Egypt government seeking to fix 'damage' to education system
Government adviser says country is being transformed into a 'learning society'
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The Storm of Creativity, by Kyna Leski
Flora Samuel on an architect’s thought-provoking examination of the design process
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What are you reading? – 28 January 2016
A weekly look over the shoulders of our scholar-reviewers
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Do you teach individuals or ‘average’ students?
A high school dropout turned Harvard scholar tells Matthew Reisz why the academy’s one-size-fits-all mentality must go
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Priced out: housing cost headaches for universities and staff
How can institutions hire and hold top scholars when homes in their cities are out of reach to academics?
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Top 15 universities in the Arab world announced
Institutions from eight countries feature in a snapshot university ranking for the region
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Paul Hamilton case: UK must not drive away overseas PhD students
Immigration policy puts at risk 'valuable resources', argues Fiona Whelan
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Higher education ‘not a normal market’, says ex BIS director-general
Stephen Marston, now Gloucestershire v-c, criticises ‘narrow remit’ of proposed Office for Students
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University careers aren’t what they used to be
Academics need to recognise that a linear career progression is no longer the norm, says William Locke
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No excuses on teaching quality with £9K fees, says Willetts
Former universities minister argues government is right to demand improvements in light of increased tuition income