Mike Morwood, 1950-2013
An archaeologist who discovered the bones of a “hobbit” in Indonesia, which may represent a completely new species of early human, has died
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US academy declares growing passion for cricket
Sport’s on-campus growth reflects rising number of overseas students in country
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Crossing the Bay of Bengal: The Furies of Nature and the Fortunes of Migrants, by Sunil Amrith
Caroline Osella on a page-turning survey of people and politics in a region once at the heart of global trade and imperial histories
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British historian says we should ‘look beyond Europe and America’
Lecturer says profession should widen its global outlook
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Immigration policy makes students ‘feel less welcome’
The coalition’s aim to reduce net migration to the “tens of thousands” by 2015 makes more than half of international students in the UK feel less welcome, according to a new survey.
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Gaining sympathy for Mr and Mrs Vengeance
Korean horror may draw Western attention for its brutality, but its focus on sacrifice and expiation is distinctive, says Daniel Martin
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Moocs are a ‘distraction’, warns sector expert
Massive open online courses could prove a distraction to universities and cost them money, according to a consultancy that advises governments, investors and institutions on higher education issues.
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Doha and don’ts: legal eagle swoops on Qatar
Georgetown’s Doha campus violates 1815 charter, claims a 21-page brief. Jon Marcus reports
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Frozen (political) pawn
How did David Mould end up teaching journalism in Kazakhstan’s frozen capital as a Fulbright fellow? He was a?political pawn, he says, just like the (often absent) young people he taught
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Georgetown’s Qatar outpost ‘illegal’, lawyer claims
US institution’s Doha venture is said to contravene its 1815 charter
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Realpolitik: A Fulbright fellow in Astana
How did David Mould end up teaching journalism in Kazakhstan’s frozen capital? He was a?political pawn, he says
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Ucas stats reveal languages decline
The proportion of 18 year olds applying for non-European language degrees has fallen by more than a third in three years, according to new research
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The 100 most international universities in the world 2014
Most major research universities view their international standing as a vital part of their strategic plans.With powerful global networks universities can find the best academic talent, attract the...
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Working Lives: Gender, Migration and Employment in Britain, 1945- 2007, by Linda McDowell
Pat Thane on a book that provides important insights into the experience of female immigrants
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Impossible Citizens: Dubai’s Indian Diaspora by Neha Vora
Caroline Osella considers a slice of the subcontinent at the heart of the Gulf