Ancient interests
The debate on the future of the Scottish MA continues to generate more heat than light (Letters, THES, February 11). The dusty old justification - that a Scottish four-year MA graduate is better than...
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Ancient interests
Recent discussion about the Scottish MA illustrates the chaotic state of academic terminology. When, four decades ago, I graduated from the University of Edinburgh as a master of arts, after a four-...
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Toy stories and toxic monsters
Two researchers, one from the Greenpeace research laboratories at the University of Exeter, were given the opportunity to report on their research on PVC toys leading to policy changes in the...
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In brief
I was greatly cheered to see David Blunkett's plans for setting up an e-university ("Britain flies e-university flag", THES, February 18) but he ought perhaps to check on the use of names first....
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In brief
If scientific evidence contradicts the existence of David, Solomon and ancient Israel, it would certainly be difficult to sustain a belief in some very important historical premises of Judaism ("...
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Foolish divide
The article on John Wood (Teaching, THES, February 18) is the perfect illustration of the folly of perpetuating the divide between vocational and academic education. Designers of the new foundation...
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My family and other animals
Controversial philosopher Peter Singer spoke to Kam Patel about ethics, vegetarians and his mother's Alzheimer's disease. There can be few more controversial living thinkers than the philosopher...
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Supertext: The textbook that changed my life
I was at Essex University in the mid-1970s and like many English students felt bewildered and not a little intimidated by French Theory. At that time it had a close connection with Marxism and the...
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History that improves with age
The complete revision of a history book, first published in I959 and widely used as a textbook on both sides of the Atlantic, is bound to be a daunting task. I had made minor changes to The Age of...
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Cubie report student campaign on March 1
Students' associations across Scotland have voted unanimously for a day of action on March 1, calling for the Cubie report to be implemented in full. Richard Baker, president of the National Union of...
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Library opens up
The British Library is holding a live online meeting on March 1 to widen discussion of its annual report among stakeholders worldwide. The meeting will act as a pilot for future live online events...
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Blunkett losing top-up debate
Downing Street has forced top-up fees back on the political agenda despite David Blunkett's fears that higher charges may deter learners. Political insiders and observers say that a long-running...
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Rector in Imperial lather
"'I have been told by many staff that they want a first-class university even if it costs a lot of money. We cannot afford ... to build a Rolls-Royce from scratch." Dr Vip told the v-c to aim for a "...
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Don's diary
Monday I look at the deserted offices and remnants of course papers finding it hard to believe that a year ago we were developing courses to build on our strengths. It is hard to accept the reality...
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Cubie calls for EU fees ruling
Lawyer Andrew Cubie is calling on government ministers to seek an urgent ruling from Europe on the legal ramifications of differential student funding within the United Kingdom. The widely praised...