Time to ditch the ill-defined concept of our degree classification
The number of firsts awarded is up again this year. But, argues Peter Williams, it's due less to brainier students and due more to inconsistent award practices.
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Stand and deliver
Business-facing universities require business-facing academics, says Deian Hopkin. But is a sceptical audience ready to admit it?
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Whitehall seeks £1.5bn 'savings' from sector budget
But 'value for money' report suggests source for half of cuts is yet to be identified, reports John Gill.
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Lecturers advised to play to students' emotions
Lecturers at the University of Leicester are being encouraged to "set aside their PowerPoints, flipcharts and overhead projectors" and tap into their students' feelings as an aid to teaching.A recent...
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Rise in dyslexia support sparks fairness concern
Tutors worry that 'reasonable adjustments' may provide too much help. Melanie Newman reports.
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Confrontational students raise the stakes in online abuse
Academics are pragmatic about abuse but believe web bullying is on the rise. Tariq Tahir reports.
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Social scientists are divided over possible use of citations in the REF
The use of bibliometrics to assess non-science subjects splits academy. Zoe Corbyn reports.
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Making part-time students welcome
Fight feelings of isolation by part-time students with some creative thinking and a flexible approach to setting work
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The sting of truth
Kevin Fong on why 'Fong, you're an idiot' was invaluable feedback.
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Leader: Cardinal lessons and virtues
Diversity has always been an integral part of a university, but what are the core principles that should apply to all?
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John Archer, 1943-2007
In his nine years in charge of Heriot-Watt University, John Archer helped to raise student numbers by a third, instigated a dramatic restructure, and moved the institution out of a long period of...
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Forget Harvard, Oxford is a match for Minnesota
Magazine claims the ancient university's science reputation is slipping. Melanie Newman writes.