News in Brief
United Arab Emirates'Free zones' need regulationUniversity branch campuses in Dubai's "free zones" must be regulated or the United Arab Emirates' international reputation could be damaged, experts...
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In the mix: BAs benefit from the PhD example
US-style mixed courses give bachelor's boys and girls a head start in research. Cat Davies reports
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Bologna's slowly does it not doing it for students
Progress towards the goals of the Bologna Process is far too slow and in some areas almost non-existent, according to the European Students' Union (ESU).The European Higher Education Area, conceived...
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Grant Winners
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH COUNCILAward winner: R. HagerInstitution: University of ManchesterValue: £79,677Social environment and indirect genetic effects on life history and behavioural traits in...
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Blogconfidential: There are always alternatives
Each week, Dr Margot Feelbetter poses a dilemma and offers advice for readers to respond to online. This week: There are always alternatives
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Appointments
University of South AustraliaNigel RelphThe University of South Australia in Adelaide has appointed Nigel Relph pro vice-chancellor and vice president (international and development). Mr Relph began...
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Shared fortunes
Employee ownership could help preserve the university as a site of research and teaching, suggests Steve Fuller
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The Queen's shilling is no sovereign remedy for a world-class sector
Kenneth Baker calls on universities to seek financial independence from the state, and for the state to handle a precious asset with care
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Researchers aim to capture a day in the teaching life
Share project looks to Mass Observation surveys for inspiration. Rebecca Attwood reports
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Attorney general's 'fishing expedition' flounders
A bid by a US state's attorney general to investigate whether climate scientist Michael Mann submitted fraudulent grant applications has been dealt a severe blow after a judge turned down his demand...
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America's tenure track derails
'Tipping point' reached as job security all but collapses for US scholars. Sarah Cunnane writes
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News in Brief
Representative bodiesWestwood bound for GuildHEA former government adviser has been appointed the next chief executive of GuildHE. Andy Westwood is to succeed Alice Hynes next month. He is the former...
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The Week in Higher Education
The president of Universities UK resorted to post-watershed language when discussing the Browne review of higher education fees and funding. "I don't believe this bullshit that there are a small...
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UK losing its allure...and ground to rivals
OECD figures offer unsettling news - even before the coalition swings the axe. Simon Baker writes
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No-brainer: top British scientists may flee funding famine for feasts abroad
A leading British neuroscientist tempted to leave the UK by superior investment in science overseas believes it is "inevitable" that others will follow suit if public funding for research in the UK...