By Javier Espinoza. University lecturers are more concerned about building their own brands and research than teaching, the Universities minister will say. Read more...
13 septembre 2015
13 septembre 2015
Class notes from a 40-year-old student
Jan Dorosz reflects on life as a mature student at a London university.
Youth is wasted on the young, said George Bernard Shaw, and perhaps university is as well. More...
12 septembre 2015
World University Rankings blog: should global league tables consider community engagement?
Yes they should, argue Anthony Monaco and Cheryl de la Rey.
Global university rankings endeavour to play a positive role in motivating and recognising excellence.
They pay scant attention, however, to the quality of universities’ engagement with their own communities. How can we ensure that these influential rankings do not devalue one of the fundamental missions of higher education. More...
12 septembre 2015
Jo Johnson: research funding should be ‘simpler’
By John Morgan. ‘We don’t need Nobel physicists running car parks. We want the scientists focused on science,’ says universities minister. More...
12 septembre 2015
10 habits for a successful postdoc
By Jack Groves. Professor Drennan, who has five postdocs and eight graduate students in her Boston lab, has published a list of “10 habits for a successful postdoc” that asked readers to consider how day-to-day activities might improve their career prospects. More...
12 septembre 2015
NUS president vents anger on Twitter as anti-TEF motion is passed
By Jack Groves. Megan Dunn and NUS national executive committee clash as policy to formally oppose the teaching excellence framework is passed. More...
12 septembre 2015
Academics to protest at conference to ‘Stop the Arms’
By Matthew Reisz. An academic conference on militarism and global politics is to take place outside one of the world’s biggest arms fairs. More...
12 septembre 2015
How far should universities restrict freedom of speech?
By Matthew Reisz. Debate hears differing perspectives on whether students should have warnings or be sheltered from certain points of view. More...
12 septembre 2015
News blog: are universities doing enough in response to the refugee crisis?
By Ellie Bothwell. Universities have a long history of helping refugees in times of crisis, and this spirit of generosity has continued during the ongoing civil war in Syria. More...
12 septembre 2015
Top 25 most affordable university cities in UK
By Ellie Bothwell. Most students rely on loans as their main source of income, according to RBS Student Living Index.
Belfast is the most affordable place to study, according to a ranking of university cities based on living costs and earning potential. More...
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