University staff to strike again
Unions representing higher education staff have announced a second nationwide strike for 3 December.
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Academic freedom ‘doesn’t really exist’
“Right-on†lecturers and student campaigns cited as among the reasons, Commons event hears
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Scottish independence will threaten research, BIS claims
Scotland risks losing its thriving research base if it becomes independent, analysis by Department of Business, Innovation and Skills has claimed
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Student retention software comes under microscope
By Carl Straumsheim, for Inside Higher Ed
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US international student intake reaches record high
The number of international students in US higher education has reached an all-time high according to an authoritative report
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Academics threatened over working to rule
A university threatened staff that it would dock them a day’s pay if they did not work unpaid overtime, it has emerged.
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1994 Group disbands
The 1994 Group of small research-intensive universities has decided to disband 19 years after being set up.
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Korean president visits Imperial College
The president of South Korea has visited Imperial College London to mark a series of agreements between the institution and Korean universities.
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EU-funded ranking sees 600 institutions involved
The new EU-funded ranking system has secured involvement from around 600 institutions and will see users choose their own indicators.
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THE podcast: 7 November 2013 issue review
Download the podcastRudeness in the academy, the future funding of UK higher education and our weekly Books section are all discussed in this week’s issue review.Chris Parr is joined by writers David...
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THE podcast: Nick Petford interview
Download the podcastThe vice-chancellor of the University of Northampton, Nick Petford, in conversation with Times Higher Education reporter Chris Parr.The interview was recorded at the university on...
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Does rudeness have a place in academia?
Academics are expected to engage in rigorous intellectual sparring but do some scholars overstep the mark?
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London predicts Mooc recruitment windfall
International Programmes analysis points to courses’ marketing benefits