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Get your startup off the ground by studying a master's
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Women studying science: share your experiences
By Abby Young-Powell and Guardian readers. If you’re a female student studying science we’d like to hear your experiences. More...
Stories of sexism in science: 'sorry about all the women in this laboratory'
By Claire Shaw. Tim Hunt provoked outrage when he said that female scientists cause trouble in science labs. We speak to women in the field to find out about attitudes they’ve encountered. More...
Muslim students 'praying in corridors' at Queen's University Belfast
By Ruth McKee. Student campaign for dedicated prayer room receives support from bishop of Derry, as they struggle to find greater privacy on campus. More...
We need a sexual revolution in economics
By . The lack of female academic economists means everything from the markets to the welfare state is seen though male eyes – this has to change. More...
Education exports to rise by two-thirds, says Jo Johnson
By Rebecca Ratcliffe. The UK’s offer to international students is strong, but has suffered from misunderstandings, according to the new minister for universities and science. More...
Research funding: Is size really the most important thing?
By . There is an urgent need to reverse the decline in research funding, and a lot to discuss about how decisions are made. But setting up a death match between Big Science and the rest is not the way to go. More...
UK universities urged to adopt US-style grading system
By Claire Shaw. Report says the grade point average system provides students with a more precise grade, which will benefit employers looking to recruit. More...
All books and no sex: Harvard study finds 1 in 4 grads had no intercourse
By Amanda Holpuch. Annual survey finds 21% of seniors were virgins and 26% had 10 or more partners, but 60% reported drinking once a week during college years. More...