Link between misconduct and retractions 'bigger than thought'
Research misconduct accounts for a much higher proportion of retractions in biomedical literature than previously believed, a new study has concluded.
Search
-
-
Cambridge given triple-A rating by Moody's
The University of Cambridge has taken a step closer to borrowing millions of pounds on the bond markets after US ratings agency Moody's gave it an AAA credit rating.
-
Bloomsbury institutions enter 'strategic partnership'
Two leading London higher education institutions have entered a partnership to share resources and develop expertise in education and the social sciences.
-
Blomfield backs calls for a graduate tax
A Labour backbencher has called on the party to adopt a graduate tax as its official policy for higher education funding, highlighting support from the party's most senior figures.
-
Inside Higher Ed: Spotlighting hate
By Alexandra Tilsley, for Inside Higher Ed
-
Eric Hobsbawm dies, aged 95
Eric Hobsbawm, one of the most readable and wide-ranging historians of his generation, has died, his family have announced.
-
World University Rankings 2011-12 methodology
? Phil Baty describes the methodological refinements that have made the 2011-12 rankings even more accurate and comprehensive No project that seeks to reduce the amazing variety of university...
-
Labour 'could go further' than ?6,000 cap, says Mahmood
Labour could lower tuition fees below the party's current proposals for a ?6,000 threshold if it takes power in the next general election, shadow higher education minister Shabana Mahmood has...
-
Economy needs '10,000 extra science graduates'
The UK needs to educate at least an extra 10,000 science graduates a year just to maintain its current industrial position, a major new report has concluded.
-
Chemistry teachers encouraged with new scholarships
The Department for Education has announced the creation of around 130 new scholarships in chemistry to attract graduates into teaching the subject.
-
Women's Library moves across town to the LSE
A renowned collection of women's history resources is moving to the London School of Economics.
-
Poll suggests fear of debt is deterring poorest applicants
Fear of debt may be deterring large numbers of children from applying to university, a new study has suggested.
-
Future at their fingertips (or in their pockets, anyway)
Students have so many devices: sector must be smart and tap them, says expert. Chris Parr writes
-
Riotous assembly incites analysis
A conference aims to bring clarity to the motives for last year's civil unrest. Matthew Reisz writes
-
News in brief
Parody prizeFishy research rewardedA demonstration that brain researchers can detect meaningful neural activity in dead fish was among the research projects honoured in this year's Ig Nobel prizes,...