Academic life: don’t paint it black
A university career can be lonely, anxious and narrow. But those who learn from their regrets can avoid unnecessary stress, says Michael Marinetto
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For statistical prowess, the TEF does not even get bronze
Concerns about the teaching excellence framework’s rigour and integrity have not been addressed. The exercise needs a fundamental rethink, says Guy Nason
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Andrew Hamilton: how NYU ditched ‘mediocre, regional’ past
President shares story of institution’s path out of the ‘abyss’
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TEF results 2018: performance on the metrics
Understanding how and why a university achieved a particular rating has become a tougher job than ever, writes Simon Baker
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TEF 2018: Can students trust the gold standard?
Improvements in the TEF awards from one year to another is not only remarkable, says Paul Aswhin, it also calls into question the validity of this exercise to accurately measure teaching quality
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Israel academics create exhibition on ‘sensitive issue’ evolution
Tel Aviv University researchers face down religious objections with new museum attraction
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Uber funds chair in urban mobility at French grande école
Parisian university to work with controversial cab company to develop ‘autonomous three-dimensional transport systems’
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Seven in 10 Argentinian students fail to graduate on time
Steady decline in undergraduate continuation blamed on unusually open admissions system
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Doctoral education matters for Europe more than ever before
It is at the apex of higher education, research and innovation, but issues around integrity and employability must be addressed for doctoral education to continue to thrive, says Luke Georghiou
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India lifts ban on online degrees
Government allows fully online degree programmes in a bid to boost share of young people enrolling in higher education
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Turkey aims to treble international student numbers
President unveils new target of attracting 350,000 foreign students despite ongoing concern over human rights abuses
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THE podcast: teaching excellence framework (TEF) results 2018
THE journalists and Chris Husbands, chair of TEF, analyse the awards announced in the latest round of the teaching excellence framework
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US academies call for reshaping of postgraduate STEM education
End stigma against students who don't want to pursue careers in academia, says report
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Teaching excellence framework (TEF) 2018: results announced
Universities of Liverpool and Southampton among those to improve their ratings
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2018 TEF shines a light on excellence across the sector
The second round of TEF outcomes shows a diverse higher education sector that excels in making a challenging and stimulating offering to its students, says Chris Husbands