By . Leaving the EU will create a universities funding gap that the government must fill. But ensuring freedom of movement for researchers is just as crucial. More...
26 octobre 2016
Our universities and research centres are thriving. Brexit threatens them
When bitter tastes sweet, seeming is believing
By . The new ‘Taste Buddy’s aim of making broccoli taste like baked Alaska is a timely reminder of how politicians get us to swallow their wares. More...
Why is so much research dodgy? Blame the Research Excellence Framework
By Alex Jones and Andrew Kemp. The Ref star system encourages novelty but offers no incentive to replicate studies – and that’s exactly what scientists need to be more sure of our claims. More...
Five myths about studying law, debunked
By Catherine Baksi. Studying law is full of unexpected twists and turns – and in the end, you may not even turn into a lawyer. More...
Why the Higher Education and Research Bill must be amended
By . The Higher Education and Research Bill has to be amended before it undermines the autonomy and vitality of our universities and the UK research base. More...
'It's not a victimless crime' – the murky business of buying academic essays
By Thomas Lancaster. Students are spending as little as £20 for essays online, but the cost to academia is immeasurable. We need fight back against this damaging industry. More...
No 10 rejects idea that foreign students should not count as immigrants
By Rowena Mason. Downing Street says it is not looking at removing students from official figures after chancellor suggests definition of immigrant may be reviewed. More...
University sex abuse report fails to tackle staff attacks on UK students
By Sally Weale and David Batty. Recommendations include action to prevent violence against women, harassment and hate crime. More...
I was being stalked, but my university refused to protect me
By Academics Anonymous. A campaign of harassment was ruining my life, yet I was belittled by police and abandoned by my colleagues. More...
The Nine Dots prize: we're looking for creative thinking on big social issues
By Jane Tinkler. A new prize is launched today for thinkers and writers who want to ask big questions and solve social problems. Here’s what the judges are looking for. More...
