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United StatesIn two minds on training of mindsA national survey has found that Americans are split over the value of a degree. Six out of 10 respondents consider the costs associated with attending...
United StatesIn two minds on training of mindsA national survey has found that Americans are split over the value of a degree. Six out of 10 respondents consider the costs associated with attending...
Earth's problems know no borders, observes Feridun Hamdullahpur, and research efforts must be collaborative and global to tackle them
The West¡¯s elite institutions are paying the price for state funding cuts, our World University Rankings show
Royal Welsh College of Music and DramaSimon JonesThe Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama has appointed Simon Jones acting head of strings. The promotion of Dr Jones, currently head of the college'...
The V&A¡¯s reflective new exhibition of Middle Eastern photography brings a heterogeneous region into focus, says Shahidha Bari
The two universities aim to offer global market 'best of both worlds'. John Morgan reports
European conference warned of the growing threat posed by bogus students. Jack Grove reports
Transnational initiatives pay dividends far greater than a share of the overseas student market, Paul Greatrix insists
Asia and Europe up the pace as Harvard tops THE World Reputation Rankings. Jack Grove reports
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research CouncilResponsive Mode Grant AwardsThe values listed represent the amounts requested; funds awarded may differ.? Award winner: Philip Stevenson?...
Higher education has room for both high ideals and pragmatism, Matthew Reisz hears in Bologna
The number of animals used in scientific research in the UK rose by 2 per cent last year, figures from the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Office show.
Open courseware is a shop window and a pressure valve, Delft leader argues. Jack Grove reports
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The government has reluctantly shelved its bill governing foreign education partners, reports Joanna Sugden from New Delhi