The week in higher education - 20 March 2014
The worst-kept secret in politics is finally out; education secretary Michael Gove wants to get his hands on universities. Having already forced his way into higher education by asking universities...
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Scholarly vs. popular sources
There’s an abundance of serious material outside the academy so why not use it, says Karen Harris
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Researchers seek more advice on retractions and peer review
Editors unsure of whether to issue retraction, correction or expression of concern, ethics expert says
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Video: University film gives unprecedented insight into student visa applications
A film designed to help students from overseas to better understand how to apply to study at the UK’s universities has been unveiled today at the House of Commons
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Budget 2014: £200 million for science as postgraduate options considered
The government will outline options to increase postgraduate student numbers later this year, according to today’s Budget statement.
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London Met appoints next vice-chancellor
A long-serving pro vice-chancellor has been named as the new head of London Metropolitan University.
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Mooc point: who keeps the IP when academics move?
By Carl Straumsheim, for Inside Higher Ed
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THE podcast: David Swayne interview
Download the podcastDavid Swayne is chief information officer at London South Bank University. In this podcast he discusses his role and responsibilities, as well as the changing expectations of...
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University of London criticised over student's chalk slogan conviction
Open letter includes cleaning cloths with guide on removing any further ‘unwanted chalk marks’
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BBC apologises to LSE over Panorama on North Korea
Student’s father also receives apology after number of failings identified
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Pioneering the study of inhumanity
The story of a remarkable research centre devoted to understanding “the roots of extremism” has been reconstructed in a new radio documentary
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Northumbria is latest university to move into London
Northumbria University is to become the latest UK institution to open a campus in London as it tries to increase international student numbers.
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Average graduate applies for 12 jobs before landing one, survey claims
Poll also highlights growing importance of online profile
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University innovation fund will not be increased, says government
The government will not increase the value of the higher education innovation fund, it announced today.
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Sussex protest students receive a ‘caution’
Lawyer criticises university for drawn-out process that has led to ‘mere reprimand’