Andrew Moore

Moving mountains: the reforms that would push academia to new heights

Until the pandemic forced teaching to go online almost overnight, universities were widely considered impervious to major change. But if one age-old practice can be flipped on its head, why not others? We ask six academics where they would direct their efforts first

By Chris Chambers

18 February

Is student course evaluation actually useful?

Virtually all modern university courses end with a request for feedback. But are students’ reactions even useful for improving future course design, never mind assessing lecturers? Seven academics discuss their experiences

By Susan Bassnett

16 April

Should you be working 100 hours a week?

Mary Beard’s recent admission that she is a ‘mug’ who works 100 hours a week caused a Twitter storm. But how hard is it reasonable for academics to work? Who should decide? And should the mugs be obliged to keep quiet? Seven academics have their say

By Chris Chambers

20 February

Teaching critical thinking is not universities’ raison d’être

Such skills can be learned relatively easily and cheaply. Universities should develop expertise in fields essential to human flourishing, says Andrew Moore

By Andrew Moore

13 November

Liberal arts are about more than defending liberal democracy

Humanities subjects do support economic growth and good citizenship, but their real value lies deeper, says Andrew Moore