The 'global market' bubble
Participants in the international higher education race should beware a sub-prime-style crash, cautions Philip Altbac
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Thanks for nothing: the loneliness of the volunteer lecturer
Head teacher Martin Stephen donated his time to lead a course in poetry, but found the learning environment lacked rhyme or reason
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His and hers economics
Brian Snowdon sees a case for economists demonstrating that theirs is a discipline broad in scope and inclusive in recruitment
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REF will topple RAE stars, report warns
Study suggests that metrics-based assessment may radically alter results. Zoe Corbyn reports
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Admin cuts lead to loss of history centre at Glasgow
A long-running funding row has led to an HEA budget review and reorganisation. John Gill reports
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Academy frets over prestige deficit of its social scientists
The Academy of Social Sciences lacks the kudos of similar bodies such as the Royal Society, a report has concluded.An internal report from the academy leaked to Times Higher Education says the...
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The week in higher education
Could TV presenters Richard and Judy "do for A-level English what they have done for book clubs around the country?" This was the question asked on 6 February by The Times, after it emerged that the...
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Healthy rise in undergraduate applications
English institutions record second year of growth but Welsh take a hit. Rebecca Attwood reports
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Assembly set to increase Welsh merger pressure
Three Welsh universities have moved a step closer towards a merger under pressure from the Welsh Assembly.An independent review of the three institutions - the University of Glamorgan, the University...
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REF consultation: academe's concerns
Sciences and humanities must not be judged differently, and peer review and timetabling need reassessment, organisations say. Zoe Corbyn reports
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Tax threat to third stream activities
Industry alarm as revenue officials look at sector's business venture income. Zoe Corbyn reports
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Whose interests do unions really serve?
A university HR director speaks out on UCU’s position on the forthcoming ballot on single-table bargaining
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Bournemouth University
Stephen Heppell has joined Bournemouth University as professor of new media environments.
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Edge Hill University
Mark Edward, choreographer and programme leader for dance, headlined the opening night of the British Dance: Edition 2008 in Liverpool.