Dr Spendlittle and the Pushmi-pullyu: a terrible tale of research evaluation
Quality metrics offers a cheap technological fix that heads off in two directions at once, at the expense of accurate assessment, argues Claire Donovan.
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King urges arts to join crusade
Former chief scientist says colleagues in humanities shirk the climate-change fight. Zoe Corbyn reports.Sir David King, the former Government Chief Scientific Adviser, has rounded on academics in the...
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Denham wants policy advice credited in REF
Minister's idea to recognise government advisers throws debate into disarray. Zoe Corbyn reports.
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Heed public's fears, Winston urges
Scientists need to be better at recognising and responding to the public's fears, according to Lord Winston.
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Councils seek to review use of extra funds
Critics fear that 'full economic cost' cash is not being used as intended. Zoe Corbyn reports.
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1994 Group offers diplomas a mixed reception
The new diplomas being introduced as a rival to A levels have been given a cautious welcome by the 1994 Group of smaller, research-intensive universities.But, in a report published this week, the...
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China tie-up for Glasgow Caledonian
Venture would be a first both for Scotland and a teaching-led institutition. Melanie Newman reports
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Bone frets over potential exploitation
China could be vulnerable to "educational dumping" by overseas universities seeking to exploit the rapid expansion of higher education in the country, a leading vice-chancellor has said.Drummond Bone...
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Policy watch
LIFELONG LEARNINGDenham lauds 'informal' studyThe Government has launched a consultation on "informal" adult learning that is not designed to lead to a formal qualification. John Denham, the...
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20 years ago
John Ashworth, vice-chancellor of the University of Salford, called for a free-market solution to universities' financial problems in place of "demoralising dependency" on Government. He attacked the...
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Hefce fears cost savings may put its work at risk
Government's 'value for money' drive may threaten strategic aims in research, teaching, fair access and economic impact. John Gill reports.
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Flying high with the PM
Malcolm Grant was among higher education heads who were last week party to Gordon Brown's talks in China and India to strengthen economic links. He offers an insider's account of the visit.
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High hopes pruned back
It's worrying that initiatives designed to attract students from low-income backgrounds are falling short, says David Willetts.
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Minister calls for a cultural revolution
Grant letter urges universities to embrace business and two-year degrees. John Gill reports.
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New order of service as 'customers' are ditched
The notion of students as "customers" has been banned at Liverpool Hope University as it and other church-based institutions lead a fightback in favour of a more rounded approach to higher education....