THE podcast: Nick Petford interview
Download the podcastThe vice-chancellor of the University of Northampton, Nick Petford, in conversation with Times Higher Education reporter Chris Parr.The interview was recorded at the university on...
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Scholars’ rude awakenings
Does bitchiness serve any useful scholarly purpose?
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Academic freedom protects academics from each other
There is an essential difference between saloon-bar provocation and paradigm-shifting scholarship, argues Terence Kealey
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A front-row view of Louisiana’s slow death
Anna Hartnell takes part in an immersive theatre experience that has audiences bear witness to environmental catastrophe
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‘Big stick’ is the only way forward
Only threat of further strikes will force Ucea to renegotiate pay, unions say
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Jim Al-Khalili calls for scientific Arab Spring
In Cara lecture, Iraqi-born physicist calls for revival of region’s thirst for knowledge
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Thinktank sounds warning for BIS’ post-election budget
IFS: places, grants or remaining direct funding will have to be cut
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Interview: USS chief keeps eyes on long-term prize
Bill Galvin optimistic about future despite massive deficit
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Austen’s powers revisited
Sally Feldman welcomes a modern reimagining of the incomparable Jane
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Does rudeness have a place in academia?
Academics are expected to engage in rigorous intellectual sparring but do some scholars overstep the mark?
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London predicts Mooc recruitment windfall
International Programmes analysis points to courses’ marketing benefits
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Fallout from the Boston Marathon bombings
Richard Larschan explains how events at his university arising from the bombings led to his long-resisted retirement
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Why are scientists off the radar?
Our cultural values, media and education system are pushing science to the margins, Dame Athene Donald warns
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There's no need to panic over pensions
The Universities Superannuation Scheme is in deficit but has healthy assets, says Michael Bourn
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Q&A with Anita Taylor
We speak to the dean of the School of Art & Design, Bath Spa University. Plus the latest higher education appointments