UCU has 'duty to confront' lackadaisical academics
Union taken to task for not reprimanding scholars who fail to perform. Melanie Newman reports
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Age-old problem
Ageing is a great challenge for the UK, says Richard Faragher, but policymakers' scientific illiteracy threatens progress
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Appointments
A pioneer of research into the treatment of diabetes has been made deputy vice-chancellor of Kingston University. David Mackintosh, who joined the institution 21 years ago, began his career at Guy's...
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Top prize lifts the whole of Teesside, not just university
Awards reveal excellence in all areas of sector and payoffs far beyond campus, writes Hannah Fearn
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Thin air and cocktail parties: Lammy and Willetts exchange blows
Minister and shadows tangle in Commons debate on higher education. Melanie Newman writes
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Student protest saves Sheffield biblical studies
Plans to end undergraduate courses in biblical studies at the University of Sheffield have been shelved after the governing body ruled that students had not been fully consulted.The faculty of arts...
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The week in higher education
It was a confusing week for would-be students. On 15 October, The Independent reported: "Universities finally open their doors to the poor." But just four days later, The Daily Telegraph claimed: "...
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V-c: focus research cash or 'mediocrity' awaits
Russell Group head says 25-30 institutions should receive 90 per cent of funding. Zoë Corbyn reports
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What not to wear in virtual circles
Academics might party in Second Life, but they can't agree on attire, writes Rebecca Attwood
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Speak up to keep languages alive, review says
The UK is in danger of becoming one of the most monolingual countries in the world, which could harm its performance in the global economy and its "intercultural competence" and make it less...
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Chasing every penny exacts a high price
Steve Smith says blind pursuit of cash could harm institutions' independence. Melanie Newman writes
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Nobel laureates join fight against impact-based research funding
Petition asks funding councils to scrap proposals to assess impact in REF. Melanie Newman reports
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Ministers first, academics second
Academics have reacted angrily to an internal research council document that says that the Government - not the academic community or the public - is the "primary audience" for its campaign to...
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Liverpool eyes global status with new institute
The University of Liverpool took a step further in its mission to position itself as a "global university" this week, launching a new Confucius Institute and confirming a network of five new private...
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Psychosocial side of Israel-Palestine conflict explored
Conference tries to end domination of issue by non-specialist UK academics. Matthew Reisz reports