THE podcast: 7 November 2013 issue review
Download the podcastRudeness in the academy, the future funding of UK higher education and our weekly Books section are all discussed in this week’s issue review.Chris Parr is joined by writers David...
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THE podcast: Nick Petford interview
Download the podcastThe vice-chancellor of the University of Northampton, Nick Petford, in conversation with ߣߣÊÓƵ reporter Chris Parr.The interview was recorded at the university on...
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Does rudeness have a place in academia?
Academics are expected to engage in rigorous intellectual sparring but do some scholars overstep the mark?
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London predicts Mooc recruitment windfall
International Programmes analysis points to courses’ marketing benefits
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Fallout from the Boston Marathon bombings
Richard Larschan explains how events at his university arising from the bombings led to his long-resisted retirement
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Why are scientists off the radar?
Our cultural values, media and education system are pushing science to the margins, Dame Athene Donald warns
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There's no need to panic over pensions
The Universities Superannuation Scheme is in deficit but has healthy assets, says Michael Bourn
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Q&A with Anita Taylor
We speak to the dean of the School of Art & Design, Bath Spa University. Plus the latest higher education appointments
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Northampton v-c predicts £20,000 home fees – and soon
Inflation means ‘something has to give’, leader tells ߣߣÊÓƵ podcast
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Political Emotions: Why Love Matters for Justice, by Martha Nussbaum
Geraldine Van Bueren lauds a plea to put our passions to work in building a more just society
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Sir David Bell takes aim at teacher training policy
Reading v-c finds government attitudes ‘puzzling and troubling’
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Academic freedom protects academics from each other
There is an essential difference between saloon-bar provocation and paradigm-shifting scholarship, argues Terence Kealey
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7 November 2013
Poison penmanship - Rude words, caustic comments and the application of academic vitriol
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THE Scholarly Web - 7 November 2013
Weekly transmissions from the blogosphere
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Charles McKean, 1946-2013
A passionate and outspoken advocate for Scottish architecture has died