Let sleeping dogmata lie 1
Caron Dann (From where I sit, 2 July) has every right to be irritated by the misuse of English by her students. No one who values the accurate use of language could be anything less than disturbed by...
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Let sleeping dogmata lie 2
It is difficult to convey the value of grammar to students who have only experienced it as an indicator of social status. Their teachers have failed to show how knowledge of grammar supports...
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One giant leap unreported
I am surprised that the relocation of Exeter College from the University of Oxford to Cambridge (Published this week, 2 July) has not been featured in your news pages.Tony Harker, University College...
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Sporting life
It's good to see Times Higher Education finally develop a dedicated sports section (Off Piste). Could it be relocated to the back pages?Jon Dart, senior lecturer, Department of sport, health, leisure...
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Robin Mason, 1945-2009
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University of Oxford - Mixing business with students
A student consultancy has been set up at the University of Oxford, where undergraduates offer free advice to local organisations. The programme follows a recent pilot scheme, with consultancy work...
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Swine fervour
"Seriously misleading." That was the forthright reaction of Gus Middlewhite, course convenor on our BA in Pork Products, to a new paper on marketisation in higher education.According to the paper -...
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To catch a plagiarist
The chase is thrilling, but prevention is better than cure, says Sally Feldman
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To provide teaching of quality, we must get back to our roots
Tradition, not the empty processes of the 'excellence' agenda, offers the academy a road map to higher standards, says Thomas Docherty
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From where I sit - The ultimate test of value
Every year when the National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) takes place, the nation holds it breath. Over consecutive days in June, cities across China fall silent and parents pray that their...
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A weekly look over the shoulders of our scholar-reviewers
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Leader: Come to build, not to cash in
India aims to complete its global rise by inviting foreigners to help revamp higher education, but get-rich-quick artists need not apply
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Arts University College Bournemouth - It's all in the name
The Arts Institute at Bournemouth has changed its name after it was awarded university college status and degree-awarding powers last year. It has adopted the title of The Arts University College at...
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University of Leicester - No 'lived in' feel for bridge
The mismanagement and financial problems that caused the downfall of London's last "living bridge" have been outlined in a new study. The University of Leicester research examines the history of...
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Nottingham Trent University - School's in for summer
Budding designers are being offered the opportunity to develop their skills at a summer school run by Nottingham Trent University's School of Art and Design. Young fashion designers, film-makers and...