In research ethics, one size doesn't fit all 2
I broadly agree with Ron Iphofen, particularly his thought that the various disciplines within the social sciences should come together to discuss research ethics. This is probably no surprise as I...
I broadly agree with Ron Iphofen, particularly his thought that the various disciplines within the social sciences should come together to discuss research ethics. This is probably no surprise as I...
As Malcolm Grant puts it, the recent discussion about the prevention of violent extremism in universities centred on the issue that "intellectual freedom on campus cannot be compromised" ("Freedom of...
Following your report on the Medical Hypotheses affair ("Unclear outlook for radical journal as HIV/Aids deniers evoke outrage", 14 January), I wrote to many of the people who have published in the...
It was interesting to read that the RAND Europe report on research impact favours the ill-fated Australian Research Quality Framework (RQF) as the "best fit" for such a model here ("Global impact...
You kindly reported my comment that ministers should have the discretion to choose and replace their own advisers ("We 'just don't like them' is adequate reason to dismiss advisers, claims shadow...
While the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey results always exert a certain morbid fascination for many of us, this sadly deflects us from the real issue, which is how we can improve...
Congratulations are due to Canterbury Christ Church University on its considerably improved performance in the Student Experience Survey. Your report on the poll rightly gives credit to the...
As a scholar who has used the Colindale Newspaper Library for nearly 20 years, I do not recognise the negative portrait painted of it in the article by Huw Richards ("Moving words", 7 January). Will...
In recent times, people have rightly questioned the role that business schools play in societal and economic development ("The bottom line is not enough: how business schools fail their students", 7...
Anyone in any doubt that a "general culture of masculinity in the academy" persists need only look at the derision of women/feminist academics as "silly" to find a perfect illustration ("Still second...
A leading expert on plant physiology, known as "Aunty Aileen" on campus because of her sympathetic treatment of students facing difficulties, has died.Aileen Smith was born in Glasgow on 8 August...

One of our leading academics is facing a libel action initiated by Poppleton Pork Products plc, following allegations made in a recent research article.According to lawyers acting on behalf of the...
Therese Huston's lifelong passion for baking has provided happiness and sustenance on many levels
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Australia is desperate to protect its tertiary education market and reaffirm the country's position as a safe place for international students after a growing number of attacks on Indian students...