Foolish divide
The article on John Wood (Teaching, THES, February 18) is the perfect illustration of the folly of perpetuating the divide between vocational and academic education. Designers of the new foundation...
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My family and other animals
Controversial philosopher Peter Singer spoke to Kam Patel about ethics, vegetarians and his mother's Alzheimer's disease. There can be few more controversial living thinkers than the philosopher...
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Supertext: The textbook that changed my life
I was at Essex University in the mid-1970s and like many English students felt bewildered and not a little intimidated by French Theory. At that time it had a close connection with Marxism and the...
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History that improves with age
The complete revision of a history book, first published in I959 and widely used as a textbook on both sides of the Atlantic, is bound to be a daunting task. I had made minor changes to The Age of...
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Cubie report student campaign on March 1
Students' associations across Scotland have voted unanimously for a day of action on March 1, calling for the Cubie report to be implemented in full. Richard Baker, president of the National Union of...
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Library opens up
The British Library is holding a live online meeting on March 1 to widen discussion of its annual report among stakeholders worldwide. The meeting will act as a pilot for future live online events...
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Blunkett losing top-up debate
Downing Street has forced top-up fees back on the political agenda despite David Blunkett's fears that higher charges may deter learners. Political insiders and observers say that a long-running...
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Rector in Imperial lather
"'I have been told by many staff that they want a first-class university even if it costs a lot of money. We cannot afford ... to build a Rolls-Royce from scratch." Dr Vip told the v-c to aim for a "...
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Don's diary
Monday I look at the deserted offices and remnants of course papers finding it hard to believe that a year ago we were developing courses to build on our strengths. It is hard to accept the reality...
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Cubie calls for EU fees ruling
Lawyer Andrew Cubie is calling on government ministers to seek an urgent ruling from Europe on the legal ramifications of differential student funding within the United Kingdom. The widely praised...
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Hefce fears cash crisis
The financial crisis that led to the introduction of tuition fees will be repeated unless the expansion of student numbers is fully paid for by government, the Higher Education Funding Council for...
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Career prospects may provide funds key
Cash for new two-year foundation degrees may depend on the ability of universities and colleges to find jobs for graduates. Ivor Crewe, who is chairing the design group for foundation degrees, said...
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Vocational student loans
New vocational education student loans may be offered to employees aiming for career-building qualifications, including the foundation degree, writes Tony Tysome. Ministers and employers'...
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Plans 'madness' says memo
A senior consultant behind reforms at Liverpool John Moores University has dismissed the latest measures as "utter folly which will lead to disaster". Just weeks after a vote of no confidence in the...
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On the move
Sir Alan Langlands, chief executive of the NHS Executive in England, will become principal of Dundee University. He succeeds Ian Graham-Bryce. Stephen Grix, principal of Sir George Monoux College,...