Rubber-stamped school closure was breach of charter, arbitrator rules
'Damning' verdict says v-c and council wrongly skirted senate, write John Gill and Melanie Newman
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Israel debate inflamed by web link to racist site
Tensions between supporters and opponents of an academic boycott of Israel were heightened last week after a lecturer recommended fellow trade union members visit a former Ku Klux Klan leader's...
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Managers slip into roles once the preserve of academics
'Blended professionals' take on mixed portfolios of university work, writes Melanie Newman
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Pro v-cs' skilful balancing act ensures unity
Pro vice-chancellors weave a "web" that straddles the corporate and academic worlds in a way that is vital to the function of their universities.This is the conclusion of a study of the role of pro...
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Staff fears about 'quackery' lead to review of alternative health courses
Uclan working group to re-evaluate degrees in homoeopathy and herbalism. Zoe Corbyn reports
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Stem-cell expert says snobbery slows research
Elitism, snobbishness and xenophobia in the scientific community are holding back valuable research into traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs), which could unlock cures for a range of debilitating...
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Registration deadline looms to hire non-EU staff
Institutions have just weeks to meet immigration rule changes. Melanie Newman reports
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Firms fail to reap benefit of academic expertise
Businesses need to become more "university-facing" as well as universities becoming more business-facing, a new study suggests.When it comes to making decisions about buying in knowledge, most...
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Culture in the state-funded sector condones failure, claims professor
Anthony Glees attacks university management as he heads to private sector, writes Melanie Newman
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UAE's ban on book about Dubai reveals gulf in values
British author says 'kneejerk' censorship could put off overseas researchers. John Gill reports
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Indians realise American dream by setting up in US
For years the US has seen India as a lucrative source of students for its universities, but now one Indian institution at least may be about to turn the tables.There are more than 80,000 students...
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Overseas briefing
IndiaPrivate sector threat to researchGenerous private-sector pay packets for young Indian graduates are damaging the country's research base, The Times of India reported. The newspaper said "alarm...
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A slide into mediocrity
The PowerPoint presentation is redefining public speaking. Tara Brabazon argues that it is an unnecessary evil
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Government announces strict new rules for recruiting international students
The Government has recently announced proposals for tighter rules for international students hoping to come into the UK to study, and for the colleges and universities hosting them. The proposals...