Introduction
Few capital cities can match London for its array of higher education institutions. Rome's La Sapienza University and Mexico City's National Autonomous University are huge, but only post-Sorbonne...
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The knowledge business goes into boom time
Industry and higher education are uniting to convert the intellectual resources in London's universities into sustainable economic growth and social gains London has global strengths in economic...
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A nursery of industry and innovation
As hothouses that allow hard-working and talented people to bloom London's universities are hard to beat. But they also strengthen the roots of national prosperity, says Deian Hopkin London...
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The creative kaleidoscope
Universities in the metropolis foster the talent and research that make London's creative and cultural industry a global leader, says Geoffrey Crossick When the Chancellor said in his last Budget...
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A makeover challenge
Not far from the capital's tourist hot spots are deprived areas crying out for regeneration. Universities are heeding the call and leading the revival, as Mike Thorne explains Away from the tourist...
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The dream merchants
Giving confidence to the capital's kids leads them to campus, says John Hall Aimhigher, the national scheme to encourage students from under-represented groups to enter higher education, is a hearts-...
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A healthy prognosis but note the risks
London leads the world in healthcare research and provision but its diverse and expanding population leaves no room for complacency, writes Pat Hughes London has produced more Nobel prizewinners in...
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We can all be winners
As well as showcasing our universities, the 2012 Olympic Games are a chance to promote social inclusion among all cultures and classes, writes Michael Driscoll The 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic...
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Where the world meets to learn, earn and discover
Whatever foreign students are looking for, the 'knowledge capital' has it, says Geoffrey Copland London acts as a gateway to the UK for investment and foreign trade and is a major attraction for...
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London index page
 London supplement Published in The Times Higher on November 9 2006  Introduction  London's universities span the city in a web of undergraduate teaching, adult learning and research. The...
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Leading scientist faces censure
An internationally renowned UK academic is to be called before a disciplinary panel to answer allegations of "scientific malpractice" over research findings published in one of the world's leading...
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Cleaners called on to mop up tears
Forget personal tutors - heartbroken, overworked or just generally stressed out students at Sheffield Hallam University are turning to professionally trained cleaners for emotional support, The Times...
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'We are going to develop individual DNA databases for each clan'
John Gow is setting up a service for people across the world to trace their genetic Scottish ancestry The traditional test of whether someone is a true Scot is said to involve kilts and what is worn...
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On the move...
John Harper , professor and vice-principal of Robert Gordon University, has been appointed to the new post of senior vice-principal and deputy vice-chancellor (academic development and quality). *...
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History is in bunker
Birmingham University has dropped courses in history and heritage while retaining a golf management degree in the same faculty, raising fears that commercial goals are eroding higher education's role...