The UKRI monopoly risks stifling innovation
Ministers are foolish to abandon the conclusions of the 1971 review that has informed UK research policy for 45 years, say Donald Braben and John Dainton?
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Sensational news stories ＆damaging＊ nutritional research
Discipline at ＆critical point＊ in UK as universities struggle to replace retiring staff, says report led by Newcastle vice-chancellor
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Social science is rising to the challenges of the impact agenda
Social scientists are innovating to ensure their research is relevant, but more must be done, says Rick Delbridge
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Are graduates good value for money?
With degrees now necessary for entry into more jobs than ever before, John Morgan considers the economic arguments for expanding higher education
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Brexit ＆threatens London＊s lead as global HE destination＊
Analysis of university-city performance shows UK＊s capital has a lot to lose if EU exit is botched
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World University Rankings 2018: their dreams are not impossible
Position in the overall rankings does not capture some of the ways in which many institutions in developing countries shine. Ellie Bothwell reports
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Russell Group chair hits back at ＆noise＊ of university attacks
Glasgow vice-chancellor Sir Anton Muscatelli defends ＆cost-efficient＊ sector driving UK growth
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Impact weighting increased in UK＊s REF 2021
Hefce stops short of adopting Lord Stern＊s proposal to include university-wide impact in research assessment scores
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Does liberal arts education have an image problem?
Liberal arts colleges are often perceived as being elite and irrelevant. But the best among them excel in areas such as engagement and focus on critical thinking. Ellie Bothwell explores whether...
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Mr Blonde shoots again? Some bark, some bite as Johnson invokes Reservoir Dogs
Andy Westwood gives his verdict on Jo Johnson's big HE speech
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University financial health check 2017: future prospects?
UK universities face uncertainty over the impact of Brexit and the TEF, the future for tuition fees and a pensions deficit. Which institutions have the financial clout and diversified portfolios to...
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Rankings data reveal small superstars with a bright future
THE?analysis shows which institutions are on the verge of wider recognition for their impressive research performance
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The ＆learning triangle＊ that can bring vocational and academic learning together
Joy Carter urges universities and policymakers to embrace the ＆joy of learning＊
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World University Rankings 2018: Asia and the network effect
To consolidate strengths and address shared challenges, top regional institutions have formed the Asian University Alliance, Tsinghua University＊s Zhou Zhong explains