Biophysicist and X-ray crystallographer made breakthroughs in the field of DNA structure

Douglas Engelbart was the inventor of the mouse, the simple tool that dramatically changed the way in which humans interact with their computers. Since the first public demonstration of the mouse in 1968 over a billion have been sold worldwide. Although now slowly being overtaken by touchpads and touch-sensitive screens, the mouse and the concepts behind it, remain an important feature of all modern computers.

US scientists have reported a major breakthrough on the road to treating spinal injuries that result in paralysis.

Graduation is a time for introspective leavers to take stock of all they've learned from their time at university. For James Ashford, it didn't take all that long

RCUK wants to know how you've used your PhD, says Rick Rylance

Stephen Hoare investigates Manchester Metropolitan University's new centre tackling the dark side of the arts

It is believed that the former CIA technical assistant learned many skills here which informed his work for the US government

You've got more work and less structure, and most of your uni friends have moved on and away into the world of work. Is a Masters isolating, asks Harriet Williamson

Turkey’s Prime Minister has rejected claims from protesters, who have taken to the streets across the country over the past two days, that he is an authoritarian leader, as thousands of people marched and reoccupied the centre of Istanbul.

Days of wild clubbing abandon and blagging your way through reading are no more when it comes to a Masters degree, but that doesn't mean your old life is gone for good. There's a lot to look out for, so here is my insider’s guide to an MA in the humanities.

High culture and low life embrace in a novel of youthful promise foiled by maternal bonds

Yet another new study highlighting marked ethnic and gender inequalities in the postgraduate sector has been released

It's becoming more than just a pain to pay for a postgraduate degree, says Harriet Williamson. In fact, it's downright diffcult

A disabled postgraduate has refused to attend her graduation ceremony, claiming she feels her university did not give her enough consideration after it tried and failed to fully accommodate her needs.