THE Awards

When her broadcasting career took off in her mid-fifties, Mary Beard became one of Britain’s best-known and most-discussed academics. Jack Grove speaks to the retiring Cambridge classicist about her eventful career, including her run-ins with sexist TV critics, Twitter trolls and Boris Johnson

19 January

The unflagging quality and innovation evident in universities across the UK shows the sector's resolute commitment to excellence in the face of a difficult and unpredictable climate. Our shortlist for the 2011 Times Higher Education Awards showcases the sector's standouts. The winners will be announced at a gala ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London on Thursday 24 November. For full details, including information on how to book tickets, visit: http://bit.ly/kOszX8

1 September