PhD The Movie: competition winner
"Don't look so worried; this paper is innovative, creative, lucid and brilliant. But enough about my work."This caption, for the cartoon above, has won Simon Wright of Sheffield two free tickets to...
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Light-touch rules could quickly become heavy
A risk-based approach to quality assurance could lead to more rather than less red tape for universities because the government's reforms are likely to put pressure on standards.
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Growth will be 'policy priority' for Labour
New shadow higher education minister also tells Simon Baker that sector reforms must be 'paused'
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National rules on externals raise student voice
Nationally agreed criteria for the appointment of external examiners are to be introduced, along with a greater role for students in scrutinising the system.
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Arab Spring shines a harsh light on outdated systems
Revolutions raise expectations of higher education overhaul in region, global conference hears. David Matthews reports from Qatar
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Calculated decisions
How much? When? The fee loan repayment system needs to be spelled out to would-be students, says Martin Lewis
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Help teachers improve their skills or live with the consequences
Professional development for lecturers is vital - students deserve it and universities' reputations depend on it, advises Herb Marsh
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Fighting the good fight
On the many problems that confront our members in these dark times, our record speaks for itself, says the UCU's Sally Hunt
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Royal Manuscripts: The Genius of Illumination
Paul Binski savours some magnificent illuminated books collected by English kings and queens - take a long, close look, he advises
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Diary
SunderlandKith and Kin: New Glass and CeramicsGlass and ceramics both have strong roots in the North East of England and have been taught together at the University of Sunderland for many years. This...
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The Pick - Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan
Credit: Study for The Last SupperLeonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of MilanNational Gallery, London, until 5 February 2012Leonardo arrived at the court of Ludovico Sforza in Milan in around...
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Mistake costs us top mark
Our university secured yet another first place last week.A report into stress at work carried out by the University and College Union found that 81 per cent of higher education members surveyed are...
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Research Intelligence - Phantom and parasitical menaces
Ghost- and guest writing raise a host of concerns for medical scholarship. Paul Jump reports
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The week in higher education
• Wanted: graduates with beer bellies, piercings, tattoos - and high-level hacking skills. While many in the West might lose weight and erase body art in return for a job, the Chinese army is easing...
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Leader: Whoa! You forgot the road map
In its reckless rush for change, the government is endangering the charitable public-interest mission at the sector's core