Public universities: we must preserve a force for good
As state universities struggle in the face of funding cuts, we must not forget their mission and influence on civilisation itself
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Lecturing tips: the walk, chalk and talk approach
Claire Grant on her tried and tested lecturing technique
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2016 goes to 'molecular engineers'
Scientists awarded prize for their work on molecular machines, which are 'at the same stage as the electric motor was in the 1830s'
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Will Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour opt for free education or graduate tax?
Corbyn-sceptic calls free education ‘enormously expensive’, but backers see it as clear and popular
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Tory MP backs call for UK migration figures change on students
Conservative event also sees universities minister address Brexit vote
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Canadian professor slams university ‘political correctness’
Academic at the University of Toronto uses YouTube videos to hit out at anti-discrimination policies from institution and government
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Hong Kong University will not pursue independence banner students
Institution under pressure as tensions mount over Beijing's influence over city
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UK government to toughen student visa rules for 'low quality' courses
Home secretary says government will support 'best' universities
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President quits Afghan university after terror attack
Former US deputy assistant secretary of defence now to lead American University of Afghanistan
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Nobel Prize in Physics 2016 announced
Three scientists, born in the UK but now based in the US, are honoured for their work in the 'flatlands' of physics
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Democrats 'far outnumber' Republicans in social sciences
Findings may not be surprising for some, but study of US universities has raised questions about whether there is political bias among academics