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Articles by Ann Mroz
The pursuit of wisdom has taken a knock recently. But some skilful presentation could help to rekindle the desire for depth
Recipe for success: take a pinch of existing material, sprinkle a little academic stardust and charge punters ?18,000 a year
The right state formula is needed to tackle the wasteful mismatch between so many trained scientists and so few jobs
When bad news goes global and even good news is inconvenient, the government faces a huge challenge in pushing for reform
David Willetts is getting flak for voicing controversial policy ideas. But universities could suffer too if debate is stifled
The peaceable bonobo, not the aggressive chimp, may offer a better model for human origins and the sector's development
But the pursuit of money can be a zero-sum game, and one nation's loss may be another's gain - as the UK could learn to its cost
For a change, the sector escapes ministerial brickbats over social mobility and can enjoy the small comfort of a tidy surplus
A generation of v-cs swayed by the rhythms of meritocracy are finding fresh reserves of restraint on pay, regardless of background
Science alone cannot get to the heart of what makes us human, which is why the humanities and social sciences matter so much
Universities are global brands built on reputation. As the LSE shows, a good name built over years can be blackened in days
The government has paused to try to calm the waters it itself has roiled, but this gives little comfort to those with that sinking feeling
The US has some outstanding universities, but there is a dark side to its achievements, which the UK would do well to avoid
We must not let the high-stakes political game being played by ministers and v-cs overshadow the human toll change can exact
The process of applying for a university place is long past its use-by date. It's time for post-qualifications applications
In good times and bad, scholars remain the best people to keep universities, and those within them, on their missions
The kettling tactic meant to keep a lid on student protest may have done the opposite. Is academic anger next to reach a boil?
This year looks to be one in which divisions in the sector widen, leaving no one representing the needs of the academy as a whole
Liberal arts study, with its long view of how humanity has met its trials, is touted as ideal for the 21st century - but it's a hard sell
South Koreans are obsessed with higher education and gaining global recognition. But success comes at a cost
UUK's readiness to toe the government line ignores the troubling questions at the heart of the coalition's proposals
Although lecturers are wary of the online courses now seen as financial lifelines, they may offer unexpected scholarly benefits
Global mobility in the academy's top ranks has been limited, but fresh perspectives could be vital in a shifting landscape
Universities have for some time left A levels to others, but they may soon find themselves driven to reassert control
