Protectionism of the 'old school tie' variety 1
I am a great believer in elitism, much to the annoyance of many colleagues who say that what I actually believe in is excellence ("V-c: focus research cash or 'mediocrity' awaits", 22 October)....
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Protectionism of the 'old school tie' variety 2
"Russell Group head says 25-30 institutions should receive 90 per cent of funding." Well, he would, wouldn't he? What distinguishes Russell Group members from their less illustrious peers is the vast...
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Protectionism of the 'old school tie' variety 3
What refreshing honesty from the head of the Russell Group. The UK's elite universities are unable to compete on a level playing field with devoted but poorly funded researchers at former...
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Curiouser and curiouser 1
Tara Brabazon provides an excellent guide to the provision of institutional support for research students ("Doctoring the system", 22 October), but there is an often-neglected issue that requires...
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Curiouser and curiouser 2
In his letter commenting on Times Higher Education's "defence of the importance of university research being independent of political or economic goals" (8 October), Adam Corner argues that the...
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We're the heretics now
Peter Williams' comment comparing the language and tone of the recent Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee report Students and Universities with the "Spanish Inquisition" was...
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Sociology is worth saving
We were dismayed to read your brief report about the possible closure of the University of Birmingham's department of sociology ("Entire department may close", 24 September). Although the outcome of...
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Raise a glass to health
How daft for Ann Widdecombe to suggest a link between a free drink for students attending sexual health clinics and binge drinking (The week in higher education, 15 October). As an undergraduate 45...
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Distorted picture
Your article "UCU has 'duty to confront' lackadaisical academics" (22 October) provided a platform for Maurice Glasman to peddle specious views about the University and College Union's...
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Have you got news for me?
I was very interested to read your report about the impact of private schooling in higher education ("Four in ten top scholars educated privately", 8 October). However, I'm puzzled why it ran in the...
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A. F. Thompson, 1920-2009
A historian who greatly influenced pupils ranging from Melvyn Bragg to what amounts to a whole school of younger historians has died.A.F. Thompson, commonly known as "Pat", was born in Preston on 6...
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Oxford Brookes University - Sustainable success
Oxford Brookes University has become the first higher education institution to win a Gold EcoCampus award in recognition of its approach to sustainability. Oxford Brookes won the award for...
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What an evening!
"Don't ask me whether I enjoyed myself. I can't remember a thing after we ordered those last six bottles of Pauillac." Just one of the enthusiastic responses this newsletter has received from members...
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The long march
China is hungry for Western-style universities, not least to fuel its economy. Phil Baty reports on the efforts to uproot corruption and bureaucracy and build a dynamic and vibrant world-class system
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From where I sit: Bureaucrats' worst nightmare
When Zhu Qingshi accepted the presidency of the South China Science and Technology University (SCSTU) last month, one and a half years of searching finally came to an end. Notably, Professor Zhu...