Gender studies is often perceived as a discipline in decline, but rumours of its impending demise have been greatly exaggerated, according to Clare Hemmings, director of the Gender Institute at the...
United StatesQuantity of mercyOne hundred academics at the University of California have signed a letter of protest over the treatment of Muslim students who disrupted a speech by Michael Oren, the...
University education is now the big-ticket expenditure for rural families. John Morgan reports
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Each week, Dr Margot Feelbetter poses a dilemma and offers advice for readers to respond to online. This week: Leaving it all behind
University of SalfordJulie BerryThe new university librarian at the University of Salford has pledged to use her role to help part-time students make the most of the resources available to them....
Universities have a key role to play in supporting and boosting the economy in areas hit by public sector cuts, claims Jonathan Wright
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Fees hike may accelerate existing trend for new academic appointments. John Morgan reports
Durham University received £300,000 from the US State Department for a series of projects that the US hoped would help it gather information on Iran, it has emerged.
Browne panel member takes aim at rejection of more sustainable fees. Simon Baker writes
But experts say Offa letter is more concerned with limiting cost to government, writes Rebecca Attwood
Vice-chancellors have been warned that either their research funding or student places could be cut if they charge tuition fees close to £9,000 without justification.
NUS leaders claim the government is misleading public over scheme's reach. Simon Baker reports
Scholar demands action to reform 'inconsistent' marking methodology. Sarah Cunnane reports