Corruption in universities: a blueprint for reform
Corruption in the academy is being challenged by a ‘clean universities’ ranking and the power of press coverage, says Alina Mungiu-Pippidi
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Lectures don’t work, but we keep using them
Can a demonstrably ineffective pedagogic form still be put to good use?
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Still relevant: The Making of the English Working Class
Robert Colls on why E. P. Thompson’s landmark book belongs on more university reading lists
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Cherry-pick submissions or risk picking up REF tab
Greater selectivity over future research excellence framework submissions urged under tougher funding regime
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Equity inequities
Considerable attention has been paid to the Universities Superannuation Scheme’s ability to meet its obligations (“USS’ multibillion-pound deficit could leave staff footing the bill”, News, 31...
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Academics face the cybercreeps alone
Study by scholar who was harassed online finds that academics are vulnerable
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The threat posed by accounting reforms
The changes will make sector results look worse than they are, warn Andrew Connolly and Clare Partridge
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Feud for thought over Israel chair
Geoffrey Alderman offers to supervise critic’s doctorate
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Medical student study: sickly schools, healthy results
UKCAT study chimes with Hefce research on contextual admissions
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21 November 2013
Lion City limits - Singapore aims to throw off constraints on growth
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THE Scholarly Web - 21 November 2013
Weekly transmissions from the blogosphere
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Q&A with Una McCormack
We speak to the lecturer in creative writing at Anglia Ruskin University. Plus the latest higher education appointments
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Clifford Nass, 1958-2013
A much-loved professor renowned for his work on multitasking and the impact of technology on our lives has died
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News in brief - 21 November 2013
ߣߣƵDeregulation duo’s review briefTwo advocates of tuition fee deregulation have been picked to head the ߣߣƵn government’s review of the country’s demand-driven university system. David...
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News in brief - 21 November 2013
Public engagementMuseum piece of the actionA report has set out the many contributions university museums make to teaching, research and national life more broadly. Impact and Engagement: University...