Donate your books
Many university libraries have made the decision to "dump their print", especially in the case of journals. Rather than sending them to an incinerator or landfill, universities should consider giving...
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From Dr Who to Star Wars
Conor Farrington was sceptical when two American Rhodes scholars slated everything about Oxford. Then he found himself at Harvard ... Condemnation of Oxford University as "outdated", "frustrating"...
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Good tourist, bad tourist
The evils of mass tourism have been overstated and the ethical benefits of ecotourism missold, says Jim Butcher. We should stop feeling guilty and start enjoying our precious time off. In the new...
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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...
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Right course to make the grade
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...
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Conference paper presentation
When looking to have a paper accepted for presentation at a conference, originality, interest and scientific rigour are key.
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Planning an open day
A successful open day that will attract both prospective students and their parents needs judicious planning, plenty of publicity and, ideally, good weather
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Teaching research methods
Stop lecturing on what you know and get students to investigate the subject for themselves
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Dealing with controversial colleagues
When a colleague expresses controversial and offensive views, must take academic freedom into account – but also take notes, tread warily and act collectively
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Preparing for a sabbatical
Careful planning is the key to achieving all you set out to do in a sabbatical
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Online student assessment
Evaluating students via online assessment both tests what students know and helps develop their understanding
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Getting a pay rise
Proper preparation and timing will strengthen your case for a salary increase
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The Personal Tutor
The diverse backgrounds of today’s students mean that the role of personal tutor is more important than ever.
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Choosing a PhD subject
A well-chosen doctoral thesis will have a focus that can be explored in the appropriate time and built on in the future
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Peer-assisted learning (PAL)
Getting the most from peer-assisted learning, which allows advanced students to help new students develop study skills.