Five ales failed to discipline the Jeremy Bentham
While the physical remains of Jeremy Bentham are housed in University College London, his good name is preserved in this delightful corner pub nearby. Five fine ales are well kept on the premises...
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RAE rated by global copycats
Although many academics in the UK moan about the research assessment exercise, its rise in other parts of the world appears almost irresistible. ߣߣÊÓƵ and New Zealand are in the midst of setting...
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Homegrown sample of bias
Academics were quick to dismiss a report by university human resources chiefs last month that found that academics tended to be satisfied with their pay and conditions. But at least one scholar has...
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Aberdeen's most eligible
Congratulations to Elly Rothnie, events manager at Aberdeen University, who is officially the 30th most eligible woman in Scotland. Ms Rothnie, who also manages Aberdeen University's annual writers'...
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Short-term advice
Ruth Kelly's special adviser, Richard Darlington, is leaving his job after less than a year in post to return to the Institute of Public Policy Research think-tank as media manager. And, having...
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A prize mix-up at the bar
Finally, hats off to Times Higher staff who resisted temptation during last week's awards ceremony after a mix-up by staff at the Dorchester Hotel. Colleagues had asked bar staff to fetch the special...
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With no clear winner, let's leave well alone
DfES proposals for post-qualification admissions do not make the case for change, says Alasdair Smith Steven Schwartz's report Fair Admissions to Higher Education launched a debate last year on post-...
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The prize for literature goes to... The Sims
English and computer science academics ponder whether computer games could ever be artistic equals of great novels Tomb Raider and Doom may lack the cultural status of Pride and Prejudice and Bleak...
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A case of malice in wonderland
Tim Birkhead finds the striking similarities between Academia and Lewis Carroll's world curiouser and curiouser Far, far away, in the land of Academia, the red Queen rules with ruthless efficiency....
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Q: What runs just like clockwork?
A: The exam you devised - if you've ensured that students haven't been able to predict the questions, you've given them time to complete the paper and you haven't tried to catch them out, says...
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A clinical eye - and many hats
Name : Jane Dacre Age : Not telling. Job : I have a lot of jobs, all related to training and assessing medical students and doctors: professor of medical education; director of the Academic Centre...
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Ask the panel
I have been asked to give a talk at an international conference about work carried out during my previous research contract. Although this subject is related to my new research contract, it is too...
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Security kits for all as threats 'increase'
Academics were this week given guidelines on how to counter online bullying, computer bugs and persistent hackers. The Universities and Colleges Information Systems Association (Ucisa) sent £100,000...
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Institute advances communications to new level
Up to 150 academic posts will be created with the launch of Europe's biggest telecommunications research institute at Swansea University, it was announced this week. Swansea will initially seek 40...
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Who got that job?
Fraser Sturt Lecturer in maritime archaeology, School of Humanities, Southampton University Job advertised in The Times Higher, April 29, 2005 Fraser Sturt has landed his dream job. As lecturer in...