Business university title approved ‘in error’
European University of Business claims that it has university status
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More universities using peer observation to assess teaching
Reflecting concern about validity of student evaluations, Australian institutions following North American and European move towards greater use of observations
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Business school secures science designation to bypass visa rules
US university’s move means that its graduates are entitled to three years of post-study work, not one
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Teaching excellence is not something to aspire to
The UK’s TEF experience should be a warning to Australia’s re-elected government not to settle for empty accountability, says William Locke
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Single-university cities: the strength of the only child?
There are plenty of pluses in being the only campus in town, new Australian v-c insists
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After the Australian election, it’s time to talk
Past differences between the government and universities need to be put to one side for the country’s benefit, say Robert Griew and Ant Bagshaw
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US lawmakers seek balance in treatment of foreign scientists
After crackdowns on campus, members of Congress move to coordinate policy for universities
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Sorry Jeremy, but ‘corporations on campus’ can help inspire students
Engagement with business can be vital for giving disadvantaged students a bright future, says Kirsty Palmer
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Open access: Plan S launch delayed until 2021
Consultation responses had called for start of mandate to be pushed back from January 2020
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Offensive student evaluations ‘leave academics in fear’
Universities need to give staff more support about how to deal with negative comments, say researchers
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French PhD students’ pay for teaching falls below minimum wage
Vacataire status means not only low pay, but six-month waits between wages, says the Confederation of Young Researchers
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Augar review: lower fees could come at a high cost
The risk is high that a future government will not replace lost fee funding with the investment universities need, says Bill Rammell
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Australian research ‘excellence’ may be mirage, says study
Leap in proportion of ‘above world standard’ research may reflect decline in average citation rates around the globe
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US university enrolment drops for eighth year
Declines heaviest among small colleges, men, and states of Florida and Illinois
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What are you reading? – 30 May 2019
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