Provost uses the U word
If you want to divine the future for University College London, then read between the lines, one senior figure advised recently. The provost, Malcolm Grant, always refers to his institution as "...
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Why I think scientists who talk to the public deserve praise, not derision
One physicist used to greet me: "Ah - the one doing research into ice-cream" with a slightly disparaging air. Through gritted teeth, I would explain again that my PhD was actually in polymer physics...
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To hospital, and quick ...
We must help refugee academics to contribute to society, not just drive cabs, writes Abdul Lalzad I was an engineering professor at Kabul University for 20 years. I headed the mechanical engineering...
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Lay out patterns for success
Fashion students need to be better prepared to work in the industry, argues Richard Bradbury The management team at River Island invited a group of course tutors from fashion colleges across the UK...
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Power to make or break a point
The days of chalk and talk are long gone. But, says Susan Bassnett, reliance on modern technology is not always the best option To PowerPoint or not to PowerPoint? that is the question. It is asked...
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A well-cut lawn is not the draw
Students don't come to a university for its gardens so research your target market carefully and design your prospectus accordingly. But don't be a shrinking violet either, advises Harriet Swain To...
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Holding up well on the late shift
Name: Joanna Bourke Age: 41 Job: Professor of history at Birkbeck, University of London - the best job in the world. I get to teach some of the most intellectually committed students in London and...
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Ask the panel
Worried about your employment, maternity, pension rights? Send your questions to The Times Higher advice panel. I am due to retire at 65 in June next year. What is the situation if I want to continue...
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How to put passion into admin
How do you persuade academics at the height of their research careers to take on management roles? How do you get them acquainted with the finer points of administration? And how do you help them to...
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Who's in who's out?
NORTHAMPTON University College Northampton's learner-centred ethos enticed Peter Bush (pictured), its new pro rector (academic), from his post as head of regional collaboration and partnerships at...
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Study to explore extent of bullying in academe
As lecturers' unions report concern about bullying in higher education, The Times Higher this month launches the first survey to canvass academics at all levels for their views on the subject....
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Parliament's FP7 rapporteur promises to fight for the right outcome
Brussels, 02 Jun 2005 The European Parliament's rapporteur on the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) proposals has admitted that it will be very difficult to reach a timely decision on the issue as...
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Commission sets out digital strategy for the future
Brussels, 02 Jun 2005 Take-up of high-speed 'broadband' Internet connections is growing fast, according to new figures released on 1 June by Information Society and Media Commissioner Viviane Reding...
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International consortium unveils largest Universe simulation ever
Brussels, 02 Jun 2005 After five years of work, an international consortium of scientists, drawn largely from Europe and led by the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics, has developed the largest...
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Multinational calls for 'fundamental overhaul' of framework programmes
Brussels, 02 Jun 2005 A 'fundamental overhaul is in order of the entire procedural financial and administrative implementation system of the Framework Programme,' according to Philips, the...