Fears for UK strength as its institutions slip down top 200
High levels of investment mooted as reason for continued dominance of the US, writes John Gill
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Rise in joint degrees that leap international borders but still hurdles to face
Joint degree programmes offered by universities across international borders have enjoyed an "explosion" in popularity - but they face "vexing questions about accreditation, recognition and...
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The week in higher education
Footage of an "initiation ritual" in which students wore bags over their heads as they knocked back alcohol and vomited was broadcast by the BBC. Those involved, apparently students at the University...
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Lammy steps up to HE as Rammell is moved sideways
Tottenham MP promoted while Sion Simon takes over as Skills Minister, reports Rebecca Attwood
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Drayson back in Whitehall with science portfolio
Businessman, life peer, racing driver - the multi-faceted Paul Drayson has returned to Government as the new Science Minister.Lord Drayson, who has a PhD in robotics and is known to be a keen...
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Experts debate the next chapter for literary studies
Workshop set up after concern at the low success rate for grants in the field. Matthew Reisz reports
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MPs question credibility of 14-19 diplomas
The "credibility" of the Government's 14-19 diplomas has been questioned by a committee of MPs.A proper understanding and acceptance of diplomas as an entry qualification by higher education...
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Job cuts loom as Hefce holds firm over £15m clawback
Staff pay rise also in doubt after London Met appeal falls on deaf ears, writes Rebecca Attwood
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P45s on offer to all in drive to slash staff costs
The University of Essex has invited all of its 2,000 or so employees to request early retirement or voluntary redundancy in an effort to save on staff costs.The cuts will contribute to the university...
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Times Higher Education conferences
Employer engagementDate: 13 May 2009Venue: The Commonwealth Club, London WC2N 5APThe government has called for a new generation of ‘business facing’ universities. Employer engagement has already been...
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Tara Brabazon: Let’s hear it for the women
It’s time men recognised the powerful relationships and allegiances between administrative and academic women and how much academe depends on their contributions
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The "Heyday" challenge: an update
The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 (“the Age Regulations”) seek to prohibit both direct and indirect discrimination on the grounds of age. They were introduced in 2006 to implement the...
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Top 10 researchers in chemistry based on total citations
Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators database, 1 January 1998 to 30 June 2008
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Mobiles and mother hens
Gloria Monday has to negotiate her way past the crowds of parents on campus for a meeting that can only mean more work