Appointments - 31 July 2014
The latest higher education appointments

The latest higher education appointments

The former adviser to education secretary Michael Gove trawls for constructive criticism on policy, but will not stand for general whining

We speak to the Frank Jackson Foundation professor of the environment, Gresham College

An acclaimed trumpeter who also served as a professor at several of England’s leading colleges of music has died

Medical Research CouncilResearch GrantsAward winner: Mark CarringtonInstitution: University of CambridgeValue: £712,430How does the trypanosome haptoglobin-haemoglobin receptor interact with...

Brian Bloch on the unexpected success of Darm mit Charme, by Giulia Enders, a book about our intestines

For UK institutions seeking international partners, there is much potential in Brazil outside the three big cities

Why is the University of London closing a place to build work skills?, asks Kevin Fong
I could not help but be drawn to the contribution from the chair of the Employers Pension Forum last week (“A novel contribution”, Opinion, 24 July). After all, I had met Anton Muscatelli three-...

The fact that firsts are far more common in science than arts boosts case for reform of UK system

‘Shiny’ projects and disjointed policies criticised in report on Hefce spending

Tara Brabazon on a study of the interface between education and technology

Elisabeth Kendall’s work on jihadist poetry led to tribespeople seeking her expertise

Hefce reveals information from 21 complaints concerning institutions

Expert warns that new threshold could mean ‘sudden death’ threat for smaller universities