By Lisa Kjellsson. The Tricolour is a “violent” symbol, comparable to the Nazi swastika, says Oxford University student activist.
The law graduate behind a controversial campaign to remove a statue of British colonialist Cecil Rhodes from Oxford University’s Oriel College has turned his attention to the French flag, saying he’d support its ban on all university campuses. Read more...
04 janvier 2016
Oxford student behind Cecil Rhodes campaign wants French flag banned on campuses
03 janvier 2016
Real-life Harry Potter character Professor Snape taught chemistry at Welsh college in the late 19th century
By Lisa Kjellsson. Hogwarts teacher Severus Snape has a namesake who was “potions master” at Aberystwyth's Old College in Wales around 130 years ago, research reveals. Read more...
Class of 2015: where are they now?
By Rosa Silverman. We revisit the four young graduates we introduced earlier this year as they began their post-university lives. Read more...
PhDs pay: study reveals economic benefit of funding doctorates
By Ellie Bothwell. Investment pays off for the economy, finds groundbreaking US study. More...
English universities ‘not very good at teaching’, says Hepi president
By Chris Havergal. The president of the Higher Education Policy Institute has claimed that English universities are “not very good at teaching”. More...
Dutch universities and Elsevier reach deal over open access
By Jack Grove. A long-running stand-off has been resolved as a three-year deal on subscriptions is agreed. More...
Religion and science: global survey explores academia’s views
By Matthew Reisz. Are scientists just uninterested in religion or actively at odds with it?. More...
Study abroad interest ‘tied to cultural experiences at school’
By Ellie Bothwell. Students who had an opportunity to learn a foreign language more likely to want to study abroad, research reveals. More...
‘Delusional’ to compare universities using graduate employment
By Chris Havergal. Simon Marginson tells SRHE conference that multiplicity of factors affect graduate outcomes. More...
White students gain less from higher education, UK Engagement Survey suggests
By Chris Havergal. Black, Chinese and Asian undergraduates report highest level of skill development. More...
