Media portrayal of Confucius Institutes ‘frustrating’
Role includes illuminating Chinese staff about the ways of their hosts, director says
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Hong Kong academics and alumni stand up for student protesters
Criticism grows as the government is accused of causing ‘unforgiveable havoc’ amid protests Â
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All-years National Student Survey ‘huge burden’ on universities
Statistical limitations of results likely to be exacerbated by widening of questionnaire beyond final-year undergraduates, warns researcher
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Harvard strike move shows determination of teaching assistants
Student labour movement feels momentum despite Trump administration pressure
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English regulator will poll students to measure value for money
OfS plan comes as v-c warns government focus on graduate earnings value will ‘downgrade’ excellent universities beyond London
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Ex-minister questions scrapping of ߣߣÊÓƵn university fund
Julie Bishop tells ߣߣÊÓƵ interview that ߣߣÊÓƵ’s universities should rank better
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The public must have a role in forming any UK research missions
If the point of missions is to win taxpayers’ support for an increased science budget, accountability will be vital, says Harry Farmer
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Why are students having the ‘uncomfortable’ conversations about race?
It’s time for faculty to get involved in students’ efforts to fight racism in the academy, says Suhraiya Jivraj, who offers tips on how to do so
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Careers intelligence: how to talk to the media
A report offers academics advice on the increasingly vital – if daunting – business of sharing their expertise via the media
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The research impact agenda can refresh scholarship
The impact agenda is often portrayed a diversion from the real activity of research, but it can also provoke new lines of enquiry, says Alix Green
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Your attitude influences your students’ success
Instructors’ enthusiasm for their students’ progress could be what gets them over the line, says Rachel GilesÂ
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Southern US university shows restraint after book burning
Despite student clamour, Georgia Southern leaders answer alarming action with calm and context
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UK universities have run out of excuses for not switching to PQA
A post-qualification admissions system will pose logistical challenges, but they must be overcome, says Michelle Morgan
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University of London agrees to end outsourcing of staff
After long-running protests, security staff and cleaners to be brought in-house, following similar move for other workers
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Regulator ‘must address’ USS whistleblower sacking concerns
MP calls for urgent investigation into dismissal of Jane Hutton as potential strike action nears