THE podcast: 27 February 2014 issue review
Download the podcastReaction to the inaugural research excellence framework, possible changes to post-study work rules for overseas students and fears that Durham University is considering abolishing...
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The REF: how was it for you?
Research heads and other university staff on the burdens of submitting to the inaugural research excellence framework
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Sheffield academics baulk at HR chief’s sacking threat
Scholars dismayed by suggestion that those not deemed ‘excellent academics’ will lose their jobs
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Regeneration through education in Hastings
A vision to revive a depressed Sussex town by building a university is succeeding
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Scotland: ‘yes’ to what?
A number of professors at Scottish universities have come out in support of a “yes” vote in the independence referendum. But those who advocate independence ought not to do so without considering the...
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Leaders, use your head for more than wearing a crown
Even Machiavelli’s advice to princes spoke to the value of emotional intelligence, argues Paula Nicolson
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Are We All Scientific Experts Now?, by Harry Collins
Athene Donald agrees that scientists, although not infallible, do know better about some things
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The Open University's Martin Bean would like a word
OU head’s search for speechwriter raises questions about size of v-cs’ offices
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College heads fear for Durham’s collegiate system
Student reps concerned proposed changes would downgrade colleges to halls of residence
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Piled Higher and Deeper, by Jorge Cham - 27 February 2014
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On the folly of turning to private finance
Rama Thirunamachandran is correct when he observes that the current model for student finance is unsustainable (“Bring in the banks: vice-chancellor breaks cover on student finance”, 20 February)....
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Rollback of post-study work rules mooted
Meeting at Treasury hints at moves to repair visa policy’s harm to universities
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Q&A with Sir Patrick Stewart
We speak to the actor and chancellor of the University of Huddersfield
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1% offer ‘endangers’ national pay bargaining
Below-inflation rise could prompt richer institutions to offer enhanced local deals, expert warns
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Clap your hands if you believe
With the Treasury stepping out of its traditional role as panto villain, human capital is back atop the political agenda