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The pandemic has brought the power and consolations of scholarship to the fore. But with a particularly grim Halloween upon us, M.?R. James¡¯ ghost stories warn us that the pursuit of knowledge does not always end well, writes Shane McCorristine

Data from °Õ±á·¡¡¯²õ subject rankings show need for more integration in fields such as AI, says leading professor  

Unite chief executive¡¯s 2019 deal described as ¡®galling¡¯ while student renters¡¯ struggles in pandemic spark calls for housing reforms

Championed by one of the frontrunners to replace Angela Merkel, a new law could bring tuition fees, a focus on industry and greater institutional inequality

Data suggest coronavirus levels at some universities are falling but a second peak nationally may force a digital-only switch, experts warn

Minister¡¯s attack on academic publication culture suggests a move towards more holistic and team-based assessments of excellence, say experts

French survey finds that anxiety and depression increased during lockdown, but fewer students sought professional help

THE forum told that global collaboration between academics on online pedagogy is key

Former culture secretary and BBC director to succeed Sir Nigel Carrington

Medicine laureate Sir Peter Ratcliffe says science has to be ¡®passion driven¡¯

New lecturer Saloni Krishnan gives practical tips, from recruiting research assistants on a budget to keeping research on track while juggling teaching responsibilities

Government¡¯s decision to set out one-year budget ¡®not surprising¡¯ but creates questions over key reforms