Gold open access preference is mistaken, say MPs
A preference for gold open access over green is misguided and is due to multiple gaps in the evidence gathered for the Finch Report, MPs have said.
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Liverpool academics vote in favour of strike
Union members at the University of Liverpool have backed a strike over plans to move non-academic staff on to contracts with new terms and conditions.
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Tony Abbott win leads to humanities funding fears
Humanities and social sciences in Australia could lose A$100 million (£60 million) in funding following a change in government, it is feared.
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Social science Academicians announced
The Academy of Social Sciences has bestowed more than 50 new Academician awards on to leading social scientists
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Southampton to run one of first FutureLearn Moocs
One of the first Moocs on the FutureLearn platform will be a University of Southampton web science course beginning on November 11, it has emerged
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Russell Group to review two A-level subjects
The Russell Group will only need to revamp two A-level subject areas after a review said just minor changes were needed to most qualifications.
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Confused? If so, please forward on
Entries for the 2013 Times Higher Education HE Jargon competition are now invited
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Edinburgh signs pledge to end zero-hours contracts
The University of Edinburgh has signed an agreement to cease all use of zero-hours contracts and replace them with “fair and equitable” deals.
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Transnational education growing at ‘brisk pace’
Transnational education – where students stay in their home country but study degrees from abroad – is growing at a “brisk pace”, a new report says.
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THE World University Rankings video contest 2013
We asked students and faculty all over the world to tell us the best things about their university in just twenty seconds - and the first results are in!
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THE podcast: 5 September 2013 issue review
Download the podcastZero-hour contracts, “old boys’ clubs”, our new Alma Mater Index and academics who change career paths are all up for discussion in this week’s Times Higher Education issue review...
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THE podcast: Quintin McKellar interview
Download the podcastUniversity of Hertfordshire vice-chancellor Quintin McKellar met with Times Higher Education reporter Chris Parr on 16 August 2013, the day after A-level results day. They discuss...
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5 September 2013
Scenic routes - The research diversions that lead academics down new career paths
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The week in higher education
Universities are always trying to show that they provide a unique “student experience”. When students pay up to £730 a month for a room without a view save for a brick wall, mission accomplished. A...
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Leader - Zero-sum game
The growth in zero-hours contracts threatens the reputation of our universities and the morale of their staff