Structural adjustments
As the blueprint for the RAE's replacement is fine-tuned, evolution rather than revolution looks set to be the hallmark of the research excellence framework. Zoe Corbyn reports on a work in progress
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Voice of judgment
A gruelling inquisition or a friendly chat - PhD candidates' experiences of vivas can vary widely. Preparation is essential, writes Peter Geoghegan, but universities could do more to help, too
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Bringing off the miracle of resurrection
Quentin Skinner, a historian renowned for examining past ideas in pursuit of disconcerting truths about the present, has swapped Cambridge quads for the bustle of the Mile End Road. Fred Inglis...
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14 May 2009
REF unscrambled - A comprehensive look at all the ingredients of the evolving new research assessment system
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Teaching budget to be cut by £65 million in 2009-10
Reduction part of £180 million saving demanded by Universities Secretary by April 2011. Melanie Newman reports
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Bullied Blogger: An offer the university cannot refuse
11 May: My academic post now seems lost for ever. I have been in contact with a solicitor, Debbie Smith, who specialises in employment law. She has been quite clear with me and has given me three...
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Troubleshooter linked to top job at London Met
Lampeter v-c ‘on the brink’ of stepping into the breach at troubled institution. Melanie Newman reports
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Faber poetry competition
As part of its 80th anniversary celebrations, Faber and Faber has launched 52 Poems, a web application that will offer a weekly poetry showcase featuring new voices as well as much-loved classics.
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QAA reveals guidelines to counter ‘dumbing-down’ fears
Watchdog outlines national proposals for external examiners, student-tutor contact and English-language proficiency. Rebecca Attwood reports
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The Government’s proposals to ‘simplify and strengthen’ equality and anti-discrimination law - an update
In July 2008, we reported the Government’s proposals to consolidate the numerous pieces of discrimination legislation into one Act and to introduce further responsibilities in a bid to outlaw all...
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Gloria Monday: Overworked? It’s our own fault
Having been forced into the forefront of administration, Gloria Monday realises that, on the whole, the overload is self-inflicted
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UCU congress to hear Israeli boycott arguments
Committee ignores legal advice and adds motions to agenda. Melanie Newman reports
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Pay rise poses dilemma for Bolton staff
Workers to vote on whether to take final 2.5 per cent of last year’s national pay award as v-c warns that increase will cause job losses. Melanie Newman reports
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FoI request opens can of worms over London Met’s dropout rate
Hefce figures for non-completions 13 times higher than university data. Melanie Newman reports
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Veil: Mirror of Identity
Julia Droeber finds thinly veiled orientalism in an analysis of Muslim values and Western liberalism