By . The government wants to cut welfare and increase wages. Fine, says a new report, but boosting skills is the way to do it. More...
2 novembre 2015
2 novembre 2015
Science is vital if Britain is to prosper – make sure your MP knows that
By . From Newton to Higgs, British science has helped shaped the world. Cutting its funding is not just shortsighted, it’s illogical. More...
1 novembre 2015
What is it like to work as a university counsellor?
By Claire Burke. From stress to depression, students at the University of Leicester come to Sarah Hume-Chignell with a range of mental health issues. She describes the highs and lows of the job. More...
1 novembre 2015
Lessons from a ‘new American university’
By Natalie Day. A new book, which charts the remarkable transformation of Arizona State University, offers lessons for university leaders in the UK. More...
1 novembre 2015
How not to write your Ucas personal statement
By Andrew Baker. Universities are looking only for honesty, enthusiasm and an understanding of what you want to study, says Andrew Baker. More...
1 novembre 2015
Fish out of water: expatriate academics tell all
By Jack Grove. From accent intolerance to ‘bamboo ceilings’, Jack Grove examines the challenges of working in a university overseas. More...
1 novembre 2015
Is industry funding undermining trust in science?
By David Matthews. How valid are fears that financial conflicts of interest are damaging confidence in academic research. More...
1 novembre 2015
Students perform in a cemetery to ‘give the dead a voice’
By Matthew Reisz. University reaches out to its local community through dramatised performances in the city graveyard. More...
1 novembre 2015
Ten tips for presenting a conference paper
By Jack Grove. Advice from a guide prepared by two academics will help you to impress a conference audience. More...
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