Battles of the sexes
The involvement of women in military conflicts, as combatants and victims, has seen them variously vilified and lauded as 'female Rambos', 'secret weapons' and 'damsels in distress'. Kelly Oliver...
The involvement of women in military conflicts, as combatants and victims, has seen them variously vilified and lauded as 'female Rambos', 'secret weapons' and 'damsels in distress'. Kelly Oliver...
From a sector rife with disjointed local practices to a coherent nationwide framework: in just a decade a clear blueprint for UK higher education has emerged, Peter Williams reflects on challenges...
When looking to have a paper accepted for presentation at a conference, originality, interest and scientific rigour are key.
A successful open day that will attract both prospective students and their parents needs judicious planning, plenty of publicity and, ideally, good weather
Stop lecturing on what you know and get students to investigate the subject for themselves
When a colleague expresses controversial and offensive views, must take academic freedom into account – but also take notes, tread warily and act collectively
Careful planning is the key to achieving all you set out to do in a sabbatical
Evaluating students via online assessment both tests what students know and helps develop their understanding
Proper preparation and timing will strengthen your case for a salary increase
The diverse backgrounds of today’s students mean that the role of personal tutor is more important than ever.

A well-chosen doctoral thesis will have a focus that can be explored in the appropriate time and built on in the future
Getting the most from peer-assisted learning, which allows advanced students to help new students develop study skills.
This week's competition, in which you have to identify a book from its opening sentence, is from a story about the traumas of love and war: "The Boulevard Du Cange was a broad, quiet street that...

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