Vivid Faces: The Revolutionary Generation in Ireland 1890-1923, by R. F. Foster
Niamh Gallagher on an exploration of the pre-revolutionary world and how the dreams of young radicals turned to nightmares
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Happier People Healthier Planet: How Putting Wellbeing First Would Help Sustain Life on Earth, by Teresa Belton
Laurence Coupe praises a handbook for ecologically responsible living
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Summers of Discontent: The Purpose of the Arts Today, by Raymond Tallis, with Julian Spalding
Tallis enters a crowded arena when he asks what the arts mean nowadays, says Fred Inglis
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STEM Strategies: Student Ambassadors and Equality in Higher Education, by Clare Gartland
Irene Glendinning evaluates a rare study of the effectiveness of STEM widening-participation schemes
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The GDR is gone, but its Stasi-conferred titles live on
The recognition of East German academic titles, including PhDs issued by the State Security Ministry, remains controversial, writes Brian Bloch
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How to seek promotion for teaching
Thank-you notes and other proofs of positive impact can help distinguish your application. Plus the latest higher education appointments
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USS reforms will only undermine scheme
The decision by the University of York to deduct 100 per cent pay in response to the University and College Union’s democratic mandate to initiate an assessment boycott in the Universities...
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BIS tight-lipped over private refusals
Two big providers again make the designated list but few details offered about others
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Private medical college decries poor diagnosis
University of Buckingham says academic standards at Medipathways College, whose courses it validates, ‘remain strong’ despite QAA report
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Fears for higher education sector as key BIS role splits in two
Departure of Sir John O’Reilly will see ‘existing talent’ within the Civil Service fill higher education and science roles
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Foreign students sidetracked by job search and internships
Non-EU cohort under pressure to secure work after the abolition of the post-study work visa
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To whom do ideas belong?
Thoughts on academic work and property
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Reference writing: may I recommend reform?
Stephen Mumford on why academics must take back some control over the process
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Lecturer calls for clarity in use of learning analytics
Work on a transparent ethical policy at The Open University highlighted concerns about technology and privacy
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Who benefits from the impact agenda?
Ansgar Allen questions the motives of a growing band of champions