Phenomenal Shakespeare
Bruce Smith's twin targets in Phenomenal Shakespeare are theory and history, "closed systems of thought" that function as graven images, taking us away from the loving touch of Shakespeare.Since the...
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Odds and quads
These handbills come from the John Bramwell Taylor Collection, which forms part of the University of Sheffield's National Fairground Archive.
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Elite institutions should 'help create a more equal society'
Universities must do more to assist their local communities, says RSA chief. John Morgan reports
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Sector must address 'fundamental' failure to challenge funding cuts
Canterbury Christ Church vice-chancellor regrets the absence of a united voice. Simon Baker reports
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Stereotypes, superheroines and femmes fatales galore
The portrayal of women in comics was celebrated at a recent conference. Matthew Reisz reports
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News in brief
BIS appointmentScientist given expanded roleThe government's director general for science and research, Adrian Smith, has been appointed to a new expanded role with a remit including higher education...
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Minister's 'routes to learning' are long on goodwill, short on bus fare
Hayes draws fire at colleges conference for removal of maintenance allowance. Hannah Fearn reports
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Campus round-up
Birkbeck, University of LondonBlazing a trailTwo academics have visited the Costa Rican jungle to help launch a new qualification. The postgraduate certificate in international field leadership...
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Give them enough rope
Performance arts students at Edge Hill University are the first in the country to be offered modules in "bungee-assisted aerial performance". The university introduced the modules, which embrace "...
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News in brief
United StatesFee 'compassion' for illegal aliensIllegal immigrants who graduate from state high schools after attending for at least three years may carry on paying the lower tuition fees charged by...
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Europe is told to relearn the ABCs of quality assurance
Experts see challenges in ensuring standardisation while not stifling innovation. Matthew Reisz reports
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Continental shift: closer Africa-Europe links urged
Cooperation between European and African universities must become a political priority, according to higher education leaders.Ahead of a meeting in Libya between politicians from the two continents,...
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Grant winners
European Research CouncilStarting grant competition - life sciencesAlmost €580 million (£491 million) has been awarded by the ERC in its third starting grant competition, via awards of up to €2...
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Blogconfidential: Mission creep
Each week, Dr Margot Feelbetter poses a dilemma and offers advice for readers to respond to online. This week: Mission creep
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Appointments
NUBS ChinaCarl FeyFor many business scholars, their expertise derives from years of hard graft in the academy, but Carl Fey took a different route. The American academic, who has been appointed dean...