A satisfyingly simple solution
With four months having passed since the publication in Times Higher Education of a mock league table of the teaching excellence framework (âA new perspectiveâ, Features, 23 June), one could make a...
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Copy cat nap
The moggy who fell asleep at Malaysiaâs International Islamic University because âit appeared to be mimicking behaviour displayed by studentsâ is an unlikely case of reverse causality (âThe week in...
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Academic form
It is reported that, from 2017, students in England will be offered a choice of âgold, silver and bronzeâ universities under the teaching excellence framework (âEnglandâs universities to have medal-...
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What's the issue?
It is a mistake to think that Jordan Petersonâs YouTube lectures criticising the University of Torontoâs policy on âpolitical correctnessâ are about gender politics (âCanadian professor slams...
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The lows and highs
The UK government plans to introduce tougher rules for overseas students coming to Britain to study âlow qualityâ courses (âUK government to toughen student visa rules for âlow qualityâ coursesâ, 4...
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Brazil âneeds more flexible coursesâ to overcome dropout rate
The South American country is failing to retain enough of its students, a government survey has found
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The UK governmentâs latest baad idea: sorting sheep from goats
Amber Ruddâs vow to restrict overseas recruitment to âgoodâ courses and universities is based on a fallacy, says Nick Hillman
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Big data: the measure of humankind
In liberal arts and technical disciplines alike, we must help students develop a quantitative mindset, argues Anthony Monaco
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Solid states: in praise of public universities
Even the best rankings cannot fully convey the valuable mission of Americaâs Land-Grant universities, says Stephen Joel Trachtenberg
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Grant winners â 13 October 2016
A round-up of recent recipients of research council cash
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The skills to be socially mobile
Pursuit of excellence, showcased in the WSJ/THE College Rankings, must run parallel with the mission of social mobilityÂ
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Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings 2017: analysis
When it comes to student engagement, US institutions in the research elite typically have a lot of ground to make up
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Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings 2017 table information
The overall Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings 2017 methodology explores four key areas: Resources Does the college have the capacity to effectively deliver teaching? The...