Anger as South Africa’s landmark black university picks white v-c
Scholar claims selection process that led to appointment of Robert Balfour was slanted against internal candidate Vivienne Lawack
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Professional Articles
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Interview with Vanessa McBride
The astronomer discusses her calling for the stars, the importance of getting more women into senior positions in her field, and the perils of early morning Zoom calls
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Poor-quality presidential searches lead to poor appointments
Relying on search firms and ignoring faculty input is one big reason why incumbencies are shortening and success is becoming rarer, says Harvey Graff
Student Articles
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A quarter of UK students don’t feel confident about living away from home
Scottish students are the most anxious about leaving home, while students from the North East were the most confident, finds new research from The Student Room
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Students identify the biggest barriers to mental health services in the UK
Students are concerned about the limited mental health service provision and long waiting times, a new report from Student Minds has found
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Student Experience Survey 2017: Down on the farm at Harper Adams
With its bucolic setting and ‘cosy village feel’, it’s little wonder that students give Harper Adams a big thumbs up, writes Sanya Burgess
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17 books you should read before (or at) university – chosen by students
From inspiring novels to frank discussions of sexuality, these are the books students wish they had read to ease the transition to university and prepare for a new stage in their academic and...