The week in higher education – 11 February 2016
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the national press
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V-c pay and perks revealed
Bosses’ pay rose by 3 per cent on average to £272,432, according to a new University and College Union report
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A History of the Royal Navy: Empire and Imperialism, by Daniel Owen Spence
In addition to its firepower, Britain’s fleet exerted an immense soft power that underscored the imperial project, A.W. Purdue writes
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Thunder and Lightning: Weather Past, Present and Future, by Lauren Redniss
Book of the week: Exquisite images trigger the sensations of terror and wonder that nature inspires, says Philip Hoare
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Blood, toil, tears and sweat: academics’ trying previous jobs
Scholars discuss their early adventures in the world of work – and what they learned from them
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How to balance public and private contributions to higher education?
John Morgan examines current arrangements and suggested ratios at home and abroad
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Grant winners – 11 February 2016
A round-up of recent recipients of research council cash
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Better than blue skies: blending techniques leads to innovation
New models of scientific discovery eschew the principle of basic research first, says Ben Shneiderman
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Non-EU students are now being sacrificed as political pawns
The forced departure from the UK of a US PhD graduate is a wake-up call to universities, which must respond, argues Martin McQuillan
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If the teaching excellence framework is worth doing, it’s worth doing well
We need more time to road-test the TEF, develop the right metrics and get everyone on board, argues Bill Rammell