Tory shadow says former polys have 'lost their way'
New universities may be driven back to their polytechnic roots under radical Conservative plans to privatise higher education institutions. In a remarkably candid interview with The THES, shadow...
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Breaches of health and safety lead to national guidelines
A "flippant" approach to health and safety by some university researchers has prompted the first ever national guidelines for institutions. The Health and Safety Executive is due to publish...
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Call for 'the happiest days' to be made a little happier
A psychologist has called on higher education institutions to tackle the "taboo" of student loneliness as a new academic year begins. Meg Barker, a lecturer at Cheltenham and Gloucester College of...
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Call for more research into first year university students
Bill Johnston, coordinator for Strathclyde University's centre for academic practice, called for more research into the experience of first-year students. Mr Johnston said North American institutions...
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Red tape holds up cash for studies
The launch of the new national Individual Learning Account system this week has been marred by red tape, college heads say. Would-be students trying to apply for an ILA to gain course fee discounts...
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Victory in battle for women's payparity
A woman lecturer who was paid less than her male colleagues has won Pounds 10,000 compensation from De Montfort University to settle a sex discrimination claim. In a landmark case, supported by both...
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Strike vote over rigid job loss attitude
Hundreds of lecturers and managers at Sheffield College have voted for an indefinite strike in protest against threatened compulsory redundancies. Union leaders said a ballot last week found that 87...
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Union calls for workers' rights
Universities have the worst track record when it comes to evading new laws on workers' rights, the Trades Union Congress will hear next week. The Association of University Teachers, which will lead...
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Space for thought without the overhead
Lorraine Walsh was a little dismayed when her overhead projector failed to appear in time for her lecture, but she carried on regardless. Afterwards, her students said how much happier they had been...
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Students misread tutors' comments
Improving communication is a focus of this week's British Educational Research Association conference in Cardiff. Alison Utley reports. The scribbled comment, "your argument needs improvement" at the...
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Staff get rid of the boss
Psychology staff at Leicester University have ousted their head of department, Anne Colley, by popular vote, following her much-criticised role in a whistleblowing controversy revealed by The THES....
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Bordering on a new prosperity
One of Scotland's most deprived regions is benefiting from an original further education and university partnership. Olga Wojtas reports The Scottish Borders is one of Scotland's loveliest areas,...
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Don's Diary
Sunday I've yet to find a practical benefit to camping. After escaping from a tent coated in dew, the success of the day depends entirely on whether the generator has struggled on through the night...
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Glittering prizes
Honorary graduates of the University of Leicester this year are: Gerald Bernbaum, vice-chancellor, South Bank University (LLD); Gautam Bodiwala, consultant surgeon, Leicester Royal Infirmary (DSc);...
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In the news
When Lord Oxburgh steps down as rector of Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine in three months' time, he will leave a formidable legacy. His seven years at the helm have seen the...