Leader: Historical lessons are priceless
The heritage industry puts flesh on the past to flog it. History sits less easily on the impact agenda but is vital nonetheless
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From where I sit: Lost without translation
As I approach a new job in a Japanese university, I'm constantly receiving material from the institution in Japanese, including announcements of induction sessions conducted in Japanese. "Well, what...
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Research intelligence: Trust us, we're on your side
With election day looming, the science policies of Labour, the Tories and the Lib Dems were scrutinised by the Campaign for Science and Engineering. Zo? Corbyn weighs up their responses and manifesto...
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Epic manned mission home
Kevin Fong takes a road trip across Europe after volcanic ash grounds his plans
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'Bad' scientist
David Colquhoun has succeeded through scare tactics in getting the University of Buckingham Medical School to withdraw from the diploma in the study of integrated medicine (IM) (“It’s terminal for...
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Political hustings on campus prohibited during purdah
Salford bans debates after selective invitations, writes Melanie Newman
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29 April 2010
In defence of history - Richard Overy on how heritage and impact threaten the subject
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Universities want to know what lies ahead
Million+ chief calls for candour from prime ministerial candidates on the academy’s future and questions Lib Dem fees plan. Melanie Newman reports
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Future-proofing costs, but Oxford can cover it
University match-funds computer scientist’s $50 million donation. Melanie Newman reports
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Fees freeze promise: 1,000-plus candidates join NUS pledge
A third of Labour candidates and two-thirds of Lib Dems promise to fight any rise, but only 13 Tories sign up. Rebecca Attwood reports
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Fresh twist in Fredrics v Scott case
Harassment judgment set aside, but lecturer may still see day in court. Melanie Newman reports
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One-day strikes to hit four universities on 5 May
Union targets King’s, UCL, Sussex and Westminster over impending job losses. John Morgan reports
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‘Terminal’? We’ve only just begun
Rosy Daniel stands up for integrative medicine and calls on the academy to join her
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#loveHE: A wide-open web of potential
Releasing Open Educational Resources is not only a commendable way to broaden access to scholarship, it can cost-effectively boost your institution’s profile and student numbers, says Russell Stannard
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Berkeley scholar in dock over HIV-Aids article
Anonymous complainants accuse Peter Duesberg of ‘ethical breach’ and making ‘false claims’. Zo? Corbyn reports