Protectionism of the 'old school tie' variety 1
I am a great believer in elitism, much to the annoyance of many colleagues who say that what I actually believe in is excellence ("V-c: focus research cash or 'mediocrity' awaits", 22 October)....
Search
-
-
Protectionism of the 'old school tie' variety 2
"Russell Group head says 25-30 institutions should receive 90 per cent of funding." Well, he would, wouldn't he? What distinguishes Russell Group members from their less illustrious peers is the vast...
-
Protectionism of the 'old school tie' variety 3
What refreshing honesty from the head of the Russell Group. The UK's elite universities are unable to compete on a level playing field with devoted but poorly funded researchers at former...
-
Curiouser and curiouser 1
Tara Brabazon provides an excellent guide to the provision of institutional support for research students ("Doctoring the system", 22 October), but there is an often-neglected issue that requires...
-
Curiouser and curiouser 2
In his letter commenting on Times Higher Education's "defence of the importance of university research being independent of political or economic goals" (8 October), Adam Corner argues that the...
-
We're the heretics now
Peter Williams' comment comparing the language and tone of the recent Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee report Students and Universities with the "Spanish Inquisition" was...
-
Sociology is worth saving
We were dismayed to read your brief report about the possible closure of the University of Birmingham's department of sociology ("Entire department may close", 24 September). Although the outcome of...
-
Raise a glass to health
How daft for Ann Widdecombe to suggest a link between a free drink for students attending sexual health clinics and binge drinking (The week in higher education, 15 October). As an undergraduate 45...
-
Distorted picture
Your article "UCU has 'duty to confront' lackadaisical academics" (22 October) provided a platform for Maurice Glasman to peddle specious views about the University and College Union's...
-
Have you got news for me?
I was very interested to read your report about the impact of private schooling in higher education ("Four in ten top scholars educated privately", 8 October). However, I'm puzzled why it ran in the...
-
Whither art: vanity is killing social sciences and the humanities
Conference hears that scholarly narcissism is leading disciplines to ruin. Matthew Reisz writes
-
Doctorate doom? Don't forget the PhD's moment s of 'orgasmic' pleasure
It should be a time of pleasure gained from feeling one's knowledge expand and the anticipation of a fulfilling academic career. But instead, most accounts of doctoral study are typified by a "...
-
Taught postgrads speak their minds
HEA survey and student forum find supervision to be a sore point. Rebecca Attwood reports
-
MSP demands executive pay investigation
A Labour MSP has called for an audit of senior staff's pay at Scottish universities after denouncing the rises seen in recent years as "truly staggering".Hugh Henry, MSP for Paisley South, called on...
-
Cash focus a 'recipe for complacency'
Academics give short shrift to call to concentrate funding on Russell Group elite. Zoe Corbyn reports