THE podcast: transnational education
The impact of transnational education on host countries is overwhelmingly positive, according to a major research project
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Grant panels ‘should have equality training’, says report
All members of research council grant awarding boards and panels should have training to avoid unconscious bias.
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Postgrads sought to help firms succeed overseas
Business secretary Vince Cable has announced that companies are to recruit postgraduate students to help them break into overseas markets.
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Learning English Mooc to be launched on FutureLearn
The British Council is to offer its first free online course for learning English on the UK massive open online course platform FutureLearn.
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MPs criticise government ‘horizon scanning’
A committee of MPs has slammed a new government “horizon scanning” programme for not sufficiently utilising the Government Office for Science.
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Hobsbawm’s contribution to academia celebrated
The continuing impact of historian Eric Hobsbawm was celebrated at a major conference held this week.
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Athena SWAN review highlights scheme’s benefits
The Athena SWAN charter does advance gender equality in university departments that sign up to it, according to an independent review of the scheme.
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100 Under 50 Rankings 2014 methodology
By tweaking ߣߣƵ’s rankings methodology, the 100 Under 50 provides a more accurate reading of the world’s best young universities The ߣߣƵ 100 Under 50 uses the...
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UCU marking boycott called off
The University and College Union has officially called off its marking boycott after members voted to accept a new pay deal from employers
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Gerry Adams arrest: police access to Boston tapes has dealt ‘blow’ to research
Researcher on project criticises pursuit of recordings
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Gove launches review of teacher training courses
Education secretary Michael Gove has announced an independent review of the quality and effectiveness of initial teacher training courses.
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THE podcast: 1 May 2014 issue review
Download the podcastAfter years of animal-rights violence, scientists appear more willing to speak up for the value of experimentation with animals; shrinking stipends for doctoral students in the UK...
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100 Under 50 2014 rankings results
Asian institutions poised to rival ancient elite
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Spike in numbers at University of Glasgow ‘endangers’ student experience
Minutes from university meeting reveal impact of an influx of English and non-EU students
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Punk Sociology, by David Beer
Les Gofton on the application of the punk ethos to studying sociology