By David Matthews. Reports question whether scientists are removing sources of bias in experiments involving animals. More...
New studies cast further doubt on scientific standards
Sajid Javid: priority for TEF is to ‘get it right’
By David Matthews. Business secretary responds to fears that 2017 is too soon to bring in new teaching excellence framework. More...
‘Reach for the Sky’ explores pressure to get into South Korean universities
By David Matthews. Film shows students studying until 11pm in an effort to win entrance to the country’s three most prestigious institutions. More...
Fellowships ‘succeed in getting female researchers back into scholarship’
By David Matthews. Vast majority find position in STEM-related careers, although fewer stay in research over the longer term. More...
Welsh government ‘calls time’ on initial teacher training system
By John Elmes. ‘Very disappointing’ provider inspection triggers education minister to overhaul system. More...
Risks for scholars working abroad examined
By Matthew Reisz. Universities to reflect long and hard about their duty of care to those working or studying in foreign countries. More...
Cut HE funding to boost FE, says thinktank report
By John Elmes. Policy Exchange calls on government to redirect £500 million from universities to colleges. More...
Humanities needs overhaul to stress ‘benefits for industry’
By Jack Grove. The value of the humanities to business is underestimated, but few departments are able to demonstrate relevance of studies to industry, Singapore audience is told. More...
THE World Academic Summit 2016 to take place at Berkeley
By Ellie Bothwell. The Times Higher Education World Academic Summit 2016 will take place at the University of California, Berkeley.
The flagship conference, which brings together senior university, government and industry leaders in one of the most prestigious gatherings in the world, will take place from 5 to 7 October 2016 and will be on the theme “World Class Universities and the Public Good”. More...