By John Morgan. UK parliamentary group voices concerns while international education plan launches in Australia. More...
Germany and England: fees contrast is part of wider social gulf
By John Morgan. They still make things, rent is affordable even in fashionable cities, higher education is tuition free and you can get into a top-flight football match for less than £12.
But all of these features of German society have their own costs and drawbacks, many would argue. More...
Writing for scientists explained in new book
By Matthew Reisz. All scientists can improve their writing skills by realising that they need to sell as well as tell the story, says author of new guide. More...
Academics trapped in Syria and Iraq: what is the best way to help?
By Matthew Reisz. Universities across the world have joined forces in offering hope to those facing persecution and even death. More...
Still room for improvement
By Matthew Reisz. What is it like to be an LGBT academic, in the UK and beyond? To answer that question we decided to ask six people – including one of England’s only “out” vice-chancellors, a transgender woman and two scholars who pioneered the study of “queer” themes – to describe their experiences, the hostility they had faced, the changes they had witnessed and where universities still need to do more. More...
As seen on screen: collaborative efforts
By Matthew Reisz. Four years of collaboration between scholars and creative partners were showcased at the Creativeworks London Festival at King’s College London on 29 April. More...
University of Glasgow economics lecturer move sparks row
By Matthew Reisz. Decision to move senior lecturer off core module raises further concerns about economics teaching in universities. More...
King’s College London fight for pay secrecy costs £250,000
By Jack Grove. Legal battle overturned landmark ruling that may have led to routine disclosure of senior staff salaries. More...
University strike over pay to hit exam season
By Jack Grove. Two-day strike over 'insulting' 1.1 per cent pay rise offer may affect student exams and marking. More...
Barcelona rises above Spain’s higher education malaise
By Jack Grove. Barcelona’s own version of the Crick Institute has helped the city’s academic ecosystem to thrive in spite of Spanish bureaucracy, reports Jack Grove from the Catalan capital. More...