By Emma Howard. It is unethical and untenable for universities, that seek to advance global development and health, to invest in the fossil fuels that cause climate change, say a group of 2,000 researchers at Academics Stand Against Poverty. More...
How using ‘so’ can help to move the conversation along
By Marc Abrahams. Research shows that so many conversations can be had in so many different ways. It’s just so.
So … in this era when so many people use the word “so” to begin so many of their sentences, one scholar has written three studies analysing what happens when people begin their sentences with the word. More...
Why international students are choosing London
By Joseph Zeballos. They make up over a quarter of the capital’s student population, so what is it about London that’s so appealing to international students. More...
Choosing a university abroad
By Jessica Moore. What are the benefits of eschewing our own internationally renowned higher education system for pastures new, asks Jessica Moore. Read more...
Boat Races 2015: Oxford celebrates double win over Cambridge
By Edward Malnick. Both Oxford crews beat their Cambridge rivals by 19 seconds, as the two universities' female rowers race for the first time on the same course as their male counterparts. Read more...
University tells students: 'Give up smartphones or quit'
By Julian Ryall. President of Japanese college describes mobile devices as 'poison to intelligence, personality and creativity'. Read more...
University of Bath tops ranking for 'best experience'
By Javier Espinoza. The University of Bath offers the best student experience in the UK, including good community atmosphere, well-structured courses and good relationships with teaching staff, according to a new survey. Read more...
Women's Studies courses: Should they be ancient history?
By Charlotte Lytton. As of summer 2015, the historic Women’s Studies programme at Ruskin College will cease to exist. Charlotte Lytton investigates and meets the women battling to save it. Read more...
Why journals should not forget their past
By . Scientific publishing has a noble history of tolerating tiny profits. We need a bit more of that spirit today, suggests Aileen Fyfe. More...
Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2015 results
By . The University of Bath tops this year’s Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, having moved up from second place in 2014. More...