Chinese Ministry of Education directive wants students abroad to have a ‘positive patriotic energy’. More...

By David Matthews. Partnership of five universities has so far helped new businesses raise more than £1bn. More...

By John Morgan. After political scientists pitched to commissioning editors, the TV professionals passed on some advice. More...

By Matthew Reisz. After political scientists pitched to commissioning editors, the TV professionals passed on some advice. More...

By David Matthews. Thailand’s institutions want to develop joint degrees with the UK, but hurdles remain in visa red tape and political instability. More...

By John Elmes. Damning report condemns government for not reaching recruitment target in past four years. More...

By Jack Grove. Job descriptions demand early career academics be multitalented ‘superheroes’, a study suggests. More...

By David Matthews. Some universities have already overturned a ban on marriage and children among undergraduates, but it is still upheld in places. More...

Report from careers advice service Prospects points to significant rise in employment rate for those with higher level qualifications. More...

By Matthew Reisz. University of Oxford historian calls on academics to fight back against changes based on a ‘demonstrably inadequate account of human nature’. More...