Not-so-super-determinism
I want to correct Sian Moore's continued inaccuracies (Letters, 18 June) concerning Trade Unions in a Neoliberal World, which I co-edited with John McIlroy. Moore claims that we present "an...
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Question of balance
For Richard Austen-Baker's proposal (Letters, 18 June) to really work, surely all academic appointments should also be half administration? Much better, surely, for all concerned to recognise that...
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Crystal clear on library value
The consultation that is now demanded over the future of the University of London's institute libraries (Letters, 4 and 18 June) has already been done, in Sir Ivor Crewe's 2008 Review of Hefce...
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Still at the crease
Thank you, Michael W. Thomas (Letters, 18 June), for drawing readers' attention to my "innings" of letters. If there's one thing worse than being talked about, etc etc. However, I know I can trust...
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Age-old practice revisited
Academic takes job but shows reluctance to appear in the building ("The visiting fellow who will not visit", 18 June). You report this as if it were a new phenomenon.Neil Badmington, Penarth.
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Outside looking in
The UK's external examiner system is supposed to uphold standards across the sector. Rebecca Attwood asks if it still does the job
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Off-the-shelf solutions
By cutting print stocks, university libraries can provide student-friendly services like wired-up work areas and social spaces. Are academics right to fear a loss of scholarly resources? asks Hannah...
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There's space for all of us
Astronomy arouses passion in both scientific and religious circles. Few spend their lives studying the Universe, but Brother Guy Consolmagno hopes the International Year of Astronomy will bring out...
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25 June 2009
Critical heat - Can external examiners still keep standards from going up in smoke?
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Minister unlocks cash for new Welsh university
Review spurs action with warning that sector needs more investment. Melanie Newman reports
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Arts are as vital as sciences, says Lammy
Minister stresses importance of the humanities to democracy. Rebecca Attwood reports
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Focus on business to survive the downturn, says Bucks New University v-c
Academics must learn lessons from industry to prepare students for a harsh new world. Lee Bunce reports
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Raise fee cap, says new 1994 Group chief
Call for increased funding to maintain quality. Rebecca Attwood reports
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Technology revolution stops at classroom doors, report says
Demos says universities have yet to realise potential of technological innovations as Government launches drive to make the UK global leader in online learning. Rebecca Attwood writes
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Read all about it: ‘element of fraud’ in journalism education
Many students of the subject have no chance of a career in the profession, says Kent academic. Melanie Newman reports