Hefce selects 22 universities to test-drive excellence framework
But some fear pilot institutions will gain an unfair advantage in the REF game. Zoe Corbyn reports
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Social scientists too busy with RAE to steer policy
The research assessment exercise has prevented social scientists from influencing public policy and from transferring their knowledge to the general public.This is the conclusion of a joint report...
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Troubles and strife as IRA historian draws peers' fire
The author of a revisionist study of Irish republicans defends his research against critics who claim inaccuracy. John Gill reports
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Union pay talks stall at Coventry
Individuals to be asked to sign up to 'performance-related' plans as UCU calls dispute, writes John Gill
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News in brief
Staff pensionsProtection fund fees scrutinisedStaff at the most successful universities are subsidising employees at more financially unstable institutions through payments to a pension protection...
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Life in an uncertain world
Beliefs about global insecurity of all kinds are the focus of new cross-council fellowships. Zoe Corbyn reports
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Grant winners
THE WELLCOME TRUSTThe Wellcome Trust has announced three research grants intended to strengthen its work exploring the ethical issues that arise in the development and the delivery of healthcare. The...
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Team player
Roger McClure's specialist knowledge makes him the perfect candidate to bring together further and higher education
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Appointments
Northumbria University has appointed Philip Plowden dean of its Law School. A qualified solicitor and member of the Bar, Professor Plowden specialises in public law and human rights and has taught...
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Opportunities knock
Diplomas offer the skills and knowledge a competitive economy needs, so the CBI's predilection for A levels is puzzling, says Michael Arthur
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The Equality Bill – government proposals to ‘declutter’ and ‘strengthen’ discrimination law
The Government recently presented to Parliament its proposals for a new “Equality Bill”. The Bill intends to consolidate the numerous pieces of existing discrimination legislation into one Act and to...
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They come not to teach
E-learning consultants invent crises and create divisions between students and teachers so they can sell their wares. Tara Brabazon analyses the rise of the digital Raj
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Invigilating exams
Empathy, tact, eyes in the back of the head and non-squeaky shoes are the key to this essential role“The key to invigilating is actually to do it – not just to see oneself as sitting in a large room...
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Is There a Serial Killer on Campus?
Shock waves once again ran round the campus this week when it was learnt that a second decapitated body had been discovered in the Science Park undergrowth.Forensic tests have now confirmed that this...