Russell Brand fans could be classed ‘extremists’ under new laws, warns Vince Cable
Former business secretary also voices concerns over impact of Prevent on campus debates
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Subject Ranking 2015-2016: Life sciences methodology
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015-2016 life sciences subject ranking includes a wide range of narrower subject areas. The full list of life sciences subjects used to create...
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Student protests trigger U-turn in India over scholarships
Fears that scrapping of non-National Eligibility Test grants could disadvantage poorer students
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The day James Bond was my university lecturer
As Spectre hits the cinemas, what might it be like to be taught by James Bond – or Daniel Craig, at least? His on-screen student and now THE reporter, Jack Grove, reveals how nobody did it better
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Hundreds of UK academics pledge to boycott Israeli universities
Researchers from 72 institutions say they will not visit Israeli higher education institutions, act as referees, or participate in conferences
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EU growth balances decline in UK applications for early-deadline courses
Oxford and Cambridge report increase in applications, as number of students reapplying falls sharply
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What the new Canadian government means for higher education
Ellie Bothwell looks at the potential impact of Justin Trudeau’s election on the higher education system
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Egypt and UK collaborate on higher education regulation
Higher Education Regulatory Funding Authority set up with British support
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University of North Carolina chairman resigns after ‘secretive’ presidential election
Resignation follows criticism from academics and students who claim governing board failed to consult staff during election process for new president
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National Mentoring Day 2015: supporting students
Chelsey Baker on how providing honest and constructive feedback can help guide students through a challenging time in their life
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NSS results have little impact on university applications, study finds
Research by LSE academics shows that league tables have more impact on demand for competitive subjects
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£1 of knowledge exchange funding creates £10 of benefits, Hefce says
Funding council extols virtues of Higher Education Innovation Funding as spending review cuts loom
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Why the UK’s visa policy is akin to banning milk and cheese
Spanish scientist and politician Pablo Echenique on why he won’t be visiting the UK again after being thwarted from delivering a lecture by the UK visa regime
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Lisa Jardine: academics pay tribute to historian
Leading Renaissance scholar hailed as polymath and iconoclast following her death
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Regius professorships to mark Queen’s 90th birthday
Awards will recognise ‘academic excellence’ and ‘real-world impact’ of research, says universities minister