Fees still thorn in Lib Dem flesh
Dissent over conference motion to ‘retain current system of finance’. John Morgan reports
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Researchers’ great expectations unmatched by reality
The forecast is grim for those expecting long-term jobs in higher education. Elizabeth Gibney writes
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Gender complaints: a third of women perceive unfair treatment
Almost one in three senior female academics feels their institution treats staff unfairly in relation to gender, a survey has found
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‘Managed out’ email whips up Birmingham storm
Claim to have ‘managed out’ underperformers infuriates Birmingham staff. Paul Jump reports
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Winners emerge in tug of war for ABB students
A Russell Group university has expanded its undergraduate intake by almost 1,000 students this year, as more winners emerge under the new system of competition for student numbers.Times Higher...
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Social (network) destinations
A social network is posting employment data on alumni by university. Chris Parr clicks through
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News in brief
Funding councilNew year, new headThe new chief executive of England’s funding council, Madeleine Atkins, will take up the post on 1 January 2014, it has been announced. The Higher Education Funding...
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In UK, two-year courses still too short a season
But Hesa data offer signs of hope for shorter courses
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Birmingham pro v-c’s remark infuriates staff
Malcolm Press withdraws claim to have ‘managed out’ under-performing staff at university
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Researchers’ ‘unrealistic’ hopes of academic careers
Fewer than half of those new to research can expect long-term academic careers
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It seems there is no alternative
Party conference season is upon us but there may be little dissent expressed over the fees status quo, despite its dangers
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The week in higher education - 12 September 2013
Last week, Times Higher Education reported that management academics at Swansea University may be placed on teaching-only contracts unless they can offer four papers judged to be at least 3* in...
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Mature put off by rising costs
Independent Commission on Fees sounds warning over applicant numbers
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Course ratings by the Class of 2009
Almost two-thirds of students who graduated in 2008-09 still thought their courses were good value for money three and a half years later, a survey has found