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Student cap lifted, but questions for government linger

Universities rightly concerned over lack of detail on funding and how their research activity might be hit, says Paul Clark
- Autumn statement: for and against Osborne's plans
Talking point

Does higher education make you think differently?

In focusing on higher education's systems, says David Watson, are we overlooking whether or not (and how) it works on its students?
- What is the scientist's role in society and policy?

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Academic blogging – 10 top tips

Find your authentic blogging voice, harness the power of social media and, remember, only blog if you want to, say
Mandela and me: how our chance encounter influenced my research

Bumping into Mandela on her return to South Africa inspired expat academic Candi Miller to make a difference
Incentives are a powerful tool, but do universities know how to use them?

University management is meaningless without incentives, says Jonathan Jones, but they need to match official policy
How should universities respond to student protests? – 10 views

As students stage a nationwide protest against police on campus, we hear from a range of voices across the sector
Why have academics been so slow to work with students on sustainability?

Simon Kemp asks what is preventing academics and students going green together given the obvious wins when they do
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Intern protest: 'All I want for Christmas is pay'

Students dressed as Father Christmas demonstrate against unpaid work at a London art gallery
Teenagers don't need padded resumes to get into top universities

Heather Long: A whole industry has sprung up to 'help' students get into college. What universities really want are authentic teens
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Big on Campus

David Latchman: 'our students don't come to take it easy, but to learn'

The master of Birkbeck on mature learners, his full-time research hobby and the university's appeal for academics
Janet Beer: 'higher education is not a progressive environment to work in'

John Crace hears from the vice-chancellor of Oxford Brookes University about tokenism, tap on the shoulder promotions, poaching wars, and avoiding the words 'modern' and 'new'
Steve Smith: 'life is sweet – but tough'

In our new series, John Crace hears from Exeter University's vice-chancellor about student voice, grumpy academics and squaring personal politics with government policy

Management, admin and services

University strike: are you taking part?

As university staff stage their second walkout in a row over pay, we want to hear from those who will and won't be striking
University data can be a force for good

Data analytics shouldn't be seen as a dark art but a tool to aid student retention and enhance experience, says Ruth Drysdale
University collaboration must become the norm to cut costs, not standards

Working together can be a tough sell, says Florence Gregg – but it's about understanding when collaboration is appropriate

Guardian RIBS

Research in brief – 05 December 2013

Our weekly round-up aimed at showcasing the latest research across the subject spectrum at UK universities
Research in brief – 28 November 2013

Our weekly round-up aimed at showcasing the latest research across the subject spectrum at UK universities
Research in brief – 24 October 2013

Our weekly round-up aimed at showcasing the latest research across the subject spectrum at UK universities

University rankings and events

Top 200 QS World Rankings

The top 200 universities in the world in 2013 as ranked by QS – browse the rankings and find out more about their methodology
- Global rankings: growing in influence and impact?
- QS Rankings: the methodology and criteria
Guardian University Forum 2014

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Guardian University Awards 2014

See the complete shortlist for the 2014 University Awards – winners will be announced at our ceremony on 26 February

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Scottish independence and its impact on higher education – live chat

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The future of open access research and publishing – live chat

Join our panel of experts Friday 25 October from 12-2pm BST to debate peer review, pay models, quality control and corruption
Supporting part-time students: where do we go from here? – live chat

Join our live chat Friday 18 October 12-2pm BST to discuss funding, curriculum design and collaborating with business

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I'm a British Bangladeshi Muslim academic: it's about confidence

Having struggled himself, Aminul Hoque believes in personal support to build confidence in the disadvantaged young
What is the scientist's role in society and how do we teach it?

Early career researchers need to learn how policy is made and assessed to encourage more joined-up thinking in science
Social sciences need a collective voice

Social science may be faring better politically in UK than US, says Ziyad Marar, but let's avoid complacency at all costs
Are London campuses a good or bad thing for UK universities?

More UK universities are setting up shop in the capital, reports Gill Wyness – is this healthy competition or centralised power?
FutureLearn courses mark UK's entry into global online learning race

UK's first homegrown Mooc platform launches with 23 universities offering free online courses to students

Academics

UK ranks above US for research quality in government report

BIS study finds UK producing less academic research in science, mathematics and engineering than a decade ago
Academic blogging: a risk worth taking?

After her blog was republished without credit, PhD student Lucy Williams says we must confront this 'shameless exploitation'
Why do academics blog? It's not for public outreach, research shows

Blogging is touted as bridge between academia and the world but study finds it functions more like global common room
Academic cover letters: 10 top tips

Don't simply retell the story on your CV, says Steve Joy – here's how to get noticed and say why you deserve the job
Footballer turned academic: 'I can't imagine doing anything else'

Charles West gave up professional football for a life in academia researching the chemical compounds of petroleum
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