By Henry McDonald. Queen’s University Belfast issues statement suggesting possibility of conference going ahead, after accusations of curbing academic freedom. More...

There are many careers outside academia where scientific skills are invaluable, and students should be exposed to these in their PhD training. It should also include basics like interview and presentation skills. Supervisors should encourage students to think early on about the path they’d like their career to take. We don’t need fewer people doing science PhDs, we need more people thinking more widely about what those PhDs could lead to. More...

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Some of the most acclaimed individuals from the arts – spanning film, fashion, fine art, design, drama, dance and music – have studied in the UK. Not only that, but we have also allowed them to stay on and work after their studies, enriching the cultural life of the UK. However, this is at risk as a result of the UK government’s approach to immigration. More...

By Anonymous academic. At my university business school, around 90% of revenue comes from teaching, yet we’re kept off the payroll and undermined by other staff. More...

By Emma Howard. Campaigners hail success as Soas follows in footsteps of Glasgow and Bedfordshire universities, and calls on other universities to follow suit. More...

By Steven Curtis. University courses that include a year-long work placement don’t help all students. We need to focus on other, more practical ways, of developing skills. More...

By Natalie Gil and Lawrence Wakefield. High fees, NHS charges and tougher visa controls are causing international students to think twice about UK universities. More...

By Richard Adams. Actors, writers and other creative talents argue in letter that many students who could contribute to UK cultural life are likely to be forced to leave by rules that penalise freelancers. More...

By Dan Roberts. Top lawmakers from her own party are challenging Hillary Clinton’s nascent policy agenda by pushing for a more ambitious approach. More...