Freedom to make loads of dosh
If you thought the Freedom of Information Act existed to make public organisations such as colleges and universities accountable, think again. It is, of course, to make money - or so Trinity and All...
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Concerns of a rock chick
Peep appreciated the refreshing honesty of the Israeli Education Minister on a visit to London this week. Yuli Tamir held a press conference to express her fears that a boycott of Israeli...
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Blooming silly
Peep hears that to avoid any connotations with the phrase "basket case", the arts and humanities community is asking for a "bouquet" of metrics. Errr... has anyone heard of the word "several"? diary@...
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In the war of ideas, join the mavericks' ranks
The History Boys. Cinemas nationwide from Friday After seeing Alan Bennett's play The History Boys , I argued about its themes for weeks. The subsequent film lacks the richness and depth of the...
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Publish and be damned wasteful
Dave Reay is pleased to see his book on climate change in the shops but chastened by the harm publishing causes the environment. The university bookshop is crammed full. Every corner not occupied by...
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Entertainer, prat, free thinker... or all three?
Boris Johnson wins kudos for forthrightness. But do academics like him enough to see him as Higher Education Minister? I don't know a lot about politics, but I do know that Boris Johnson was...
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If it's too big it's not so much fun
The fewer, the merrier, says Tim Birkhead, who looks forward to exchanging ideas, not posing, at conferences. The high spot of the academic year is the conference season - that period of late summer...
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Get a life, but try not to lose pals
Are you happy with your work-life balance? If not, consider working part time, says Harriet Swain. But bear in mind that flexible hours can bring problems of their own, not least in relationships...
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Know the drill and feel the passion
Name : Elizabeth Davenport. Age: 55 Job : Professor of dental education, Barts and The London Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London. I am head of...
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Ask the panel
Worried about your employment, maternity, pension rights? Send your questions to The Times Higher advice panel. My husband has just told me that he is having an affair with one of his students. I am...
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Litigation fear lets cheats off hook
Phil Baty uncovers concerns that academics are prevented from investigating suspected plagiarists. Some lecturers who suspect that their students are guilty of plagiarism are being prevented from...
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Who got that job?
Katie Walsh, lecturer in geography/migration studies, Sussex Centre for Migration Research. Sussex University. Job advertised in The Times Higher , June 2, 2006. Vacant academic posts that combine...
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Changes demand new blood
A top-level reshuffle and subsequent new direction for Bournemouth University has prompted a fresh recruitment drive. Thirteen academic posts, including five chairs, all advertised in The Times...
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New species of mammal found in Europe
Brussels, 12 Oct 2006 A team of researchers has found a new species of mammal in Europe; Mus cypriacus, as its name suggests, is a species of mouse found only on the island of Cyprus. Dr Thomas...
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Management of the European Satellite radio-navigation programme - link to the adopted text
Brussels, 12 Oct 2006 Parliament adopted a non-binding report by the Chairman of the Industry, Research and Energy Committee - Giles CHICHESTER (EPP-ED, UK) on the management of the European...