Industrial Strategy Commission: it is time to address UK¡¯s major regional inequalities
Commission¡¯s final report calls for an Office for Strategic Economic Management to ensure sound regional economic policy, writes Andy Westwood
Commission¡¯s final report calls for an Office for Strategic Economic Management to ensure sound regional economic policy, writes Andy Westwood
Innovations such as wearable tech and mobile apps are expected to revolutionise healthcare and generate fortunes. But which researchers and institutions are taking their 10,000 steps, and what should...
Long-term reform blueprint prescribes teaching, research, student support and infrastructure funding overhauls
By focusing on collaboration as much as funding levels, technological progress can spearhead national prosperity?and self-confidence, says Angus Horner
New approach calls research crucial to raising productivity, but there is a shift in focus to industrial challenges
Theresa May's industrial strategy must address the gap between education and skills, writes Andy Westwood
As UK prime minister Theresa May launches her new industrial strategy, Sir?Keith?Burnett reflects on how education needs to change if the UK is to succeed?
The political maelstrom around US universities¡¯ handling of pro-Palestinian protests reflects a right-wing campaign that is increasingly challenging higher education¡¯s autonomy to determine its...
¡®Transparent metrics¡¯ on how Imperial examines the green credentials of energy firms will spark ¡®hard conversations¡¯ about engaging with polluting sectors, says vice-provost
THE government's higher education strategy has been attacked for encouraging undergraduate vocationalism at the expense of the real graduate qualities valued by industry. In this month's edition of...
Eighty finalists from 17 countries and territories in the running across 10?categories, as prestigious awards?enter sixth year
University hopes to build ¡®culture of college-going¡¯ with early offers to local high?schoolers
It is vital for academics to speak science to power, from bona fide billionaires to hard-pressed policymakers, says?Stuart Brocklehurst
Royal Holloway head discusses?decentralising university leadership and tapping into the creative industry in Surrey
Creation of dedicated Whitehall office is yet to deliver on its goals, researchers feel