Do university rankings allow the real ‘stars of teaching’ to shine? Mark Jones looks at what happens to the league tables if you isolate the World University Rankings’ teaching metrics By Mark Jones 13 December
Colombia launches first doctoral programme in astronomy PhD course is part of a drive to build country's research in astro-sciences By Rachael Pells 12 December
World University Rankings: boosting both competition and collaboration Scientific endeavour has for centuries been driven on by both competitive and collaborative spirit, and the rankings can boost both, says Phil Baty By Phil Baty 13 November
How to ‘robot-proof’ students for the age of AI Lifelong learning, real-world experience and a focus on ‘uniquely human attributes’ are key to preparing students for the future, says Joseph Aoun By Joseph Aoun 4 November
Nightmare student feedback: ‘I can’t remember who the teacher was’ Kingsley Purdam on the relentless need to gather feedback – and why the results of doing so are not always of much value By Kingsley Purdam 31 October
How do research-intensive universities embrace inclusion? Speakers at the 2017 World Academic Summit discuss how world-class universities are embracing social inclusivity 27 October
Argentina hosts cannabis conference after drug’s legalisation Researchers from across the globe gather in Buenos Aires to discuss medicinal uses of drug By Rachael Pells 25 October
Colombian students stage protest over university funding dispute Conversations between regional government and student body fail to lift Pamplona strike By Rachael Pells 23 October
Brazilian scientists protest against research funding cuts Petition with 80,000 signatures was set to be presented as part of mass protest outside country’s National Congress By Rachael Pells 8 October
How to be happy: a psychologist's view of #HEhappiness What brings joy? This week, as part of our week of articles on #HEhappiness, academics from five disciplines address this most difficult of questions By Sonja Lyubomirsky 4 October
How to be happy: a sociologist's view of #HEhappiness What brings joy? This week, as part of our week of articles on #HEhappiness, academics from five disciplines address this most difficult of questions By David Bartram 3 October
How to be happy: a neuroscientist's view of #HEhappiness What brings joy? This week, as part of our week of articles on #HEhappiness, academics from five disciplines address this most difficult of questions By Morten Kringelbach 2 October