Lengthy titles of journal papers are a turn-off for fellow academics and lead to fewer citations, claims new analysis 

Open publishing platforms that bring grey literature out of the dark promise to save money, reduce duplication and speed communication

A new study shows computers outshine real-life academics when performing some scholarly research tasks

The 150 best universities for delivering work-ready graduates

The announced ranking will include 300 universities from 41 countries

Researchers must have grants to win grants, new study says.

Taking an unconventional route after studying for a doctorate should not be seen as a failure, says Fiona Whelan

European University Association research flags pressure points across continent

Ucas data for early-deadline courses are first sign of possible reaction to referendum result.

Analysis points to problems with Horizon 2020

Head of England’s funding council says ‘future talent pool’ is big Brexit issue

Survey reveals three quarters of academics have shared data despite widespread uncertainty.

Scholars and their significant others share the good, the bad and the ugly.

Times Higher Education analysis reveals the institutions with the most affiliated Nobel prizewinners this century

Nature’s new kid on the block Scientific Reports is now the biggest journal in the world. But while such giants are currently overturning the world of scholarly publishing, their long-term future is unclear.

Drop in percentage of successful applications to research councils comes amid global debate over ‘wasted’ time applying for funding.

Study highlights the true cost of low success rates in Horizon 2020.

Home secretary says government will support 'best' universities

Saul Perlmutter tells that there is a ‘fundamental misunderstanding’ of the purpose of research 

BioMed Central psychology journal will attempt to tackle publication bias by withholding research results from peer reviewers.

Federally funded research will now come with an open access clause – but uncertainties remain

University of Oxford snatches top spot from Caltech in this year’s World University Rankings as Asia’s rise continues.

Peer reviews created by self-generated text machines are the latest threat to scientific integrity.

But UK students at universities abroad will lose out from the falling pound

Post-coup crackdown has led to a huge number of requests for help, say charities for at-risk scholars.