New and noteworthy – 25 August 2016
The score on Brian Eno, the struggles of America’s down and out in cheap motels, and how our forebears slept
The score on Brian Eno, the struggles of America’s down and out in cheap motels, and how our forebears slept
The 150 best universities for delivering work-ready graduates
When it comes to student engagement, US institutions in the research elite typically have a lot of ground to make up
Brazil leads Times Higher Education’s debut ranking of the top universities in Latin America
Times Higher Education World University Rankings data reveal the 20 best institutions based on private-sector investment per academic
Insead beats Harvard Business School into second place as US continues to dominate the top 10
Vice-chancellors have again come in for flak over what they are paid. We look at how their compensation packages compare with those of their international peers. Jack Grove runs the numbers
A round-up of recent recipients of research council cash
Neil Reid is fulfilling a childhood dream and working in a cloud forest in Honduras, where the natural wonders and the need to defend them can push the region’s dangers out of mind
Want more women to study for a physics degree? Stop asking for a physics A level, says Peter Coles
The Global Employability University Survey reveals where to study to get a job
New research grant data show Britain continuing to lead the league
Women made only 13 per cent of applications to flagship scheme for senior research leaders, council points out
National Institute for Health ResearchHealth Services and Delivery Research ProgrammeAward winner: Colin PowellInstitution: Cardiff UniversityValue: £1,984,669PUMA: Paediatric early warning system (...
Royal SocietyWolfson Research Merit AwardsAwards are worth £10,000-£30,000 a year, which is a salary enhancementAward winner: Graham CormodeInstitution: University of WarwickSmall summaries for big...