"University management uses bullying tactics!" We've seen the headline many times. And there is no doubt that university managers can be vindictive, aggressive, insensitive and plain daft. But the...
International students are worth far more than just their tuition fees, argues Tom Wainwright Even the brightest foreign students in the UK must be confused by our higher education admissions policy...
There's nothing sinister about scientists and theologians working together, says Paul Davies Two centuries ago, the origin and fate of the universe, the emergence of life and the nature of...
If words aren't sinking in, reach for less challenging matter, says Susan Bassnett Writer's block is a pretty well-documented phenomenon, and most of us have suffered from it at some point. It can...
Southampton is determined to recruit a more diverse staff. Mandy Garner reports Universities have recently been criticised in The Times Higher (Features, March 4) for failing to do enough to...
Going back to basics to support students in need of extra help must be handled sensitively. Remember, you are not teaching stroppy teenagers, says Harriet Swain He's a student with a fantastic brain...
Julie McLeod, head of department, gives the lowdown on biomedical sciences at the University of the West of England * Total number of academic staff: 15 * Number of permanent academic staff: 15 *...
Do you find it hard to lead? Are you anti-management? If so, you are probably a middle manager in a university, according to a report from the Higher Education Policy Institute on modernising human...
Cardiff Sandra Elliott, deputy chief executive of Visit London (formerly the London Tourist Board), will join Cardiff University in May as director of its International Development Division. She said...
Universities need to improve research skills training for postgraduates to meet new government requirements. From the beginning of the next academic year 2005-06, institutions must ensure that...
Luxembourg, 10 March 2005 C-39/04, Laboratoires Fournier SA v Direction des vérifications nationales et internationales Judgment of the Court of Justice (Third Chamber) on 10 March 2005 (...
Luxembourg, 10 March 2005 C-456/03, Commission des Communautés européennes contre République italienne Opinion of Advocate General Ruiz-Jarabo Colomer on 10 March...
Brussels, 10 Mar 2005 Full text of Document 893/05 Research Working Party 1. International science and technological cooperation - information from the Commission 2. Human resources in science and...
Strasbourg, 10 Mar 2005 Pia Elda LOCATELLI (PES, IT) Report on the Commission communication on science and technology, the key to Europe's future - guidelines for future European Union policy to...
Strasbourg, 10 Mar 2005 Motions for resolutions - Planned egg cell trade Doc.: B6-0199/2005, B6-0200/2005, B6-0201/2005, B6-0202/2005, B6-0203/2005, B6-0204/2005, B6-0205/2005 Vote: 10.03.2005 In...