A Short History of Medieval Christianity, by G. R. Evans
A slim volume masters a millennium’s worth of material, but women fall away, says Rachel Moss
A slim volume masters a millennium’s worth of material, but women fall away, says Rachel Moss
Perceptive questions abound in this Western-oriented discussion, says Ursula King
The Quality Assurance Agency carries out work of national importance. G. R. Evans questions the wisdom behind outsourcing its duties
With much still unclear, complaints procedures are likely to be lengthy and fraught with contention, says Gill Evans
Academics’ passion for research should feed into the ideal higher education experience, says Gill Evans
As the Christ Church saga underlines, college trustees must ask probing questions if they are to fulfil their responsibilities, says Gill Evans
How will renewed calls for a science and innovation hub in the north of England be any different from similar attempts that have failed in the past? asks G. R. Evans
On 19 June, the Office for Students published Regulatory Advice 9, an “accounts direction” requiring providers to justify as well as to declare the salaries of vice-chancellors. If this is not done...
While the result of the University and College Union pensions ballot was awaited, the Office for Students published on its website “Guidance for students affected by recent industrial action in...
The Office for Students came into being on 1 January with a mere press release, without even a website. Does this bode well for its organisational performance? Sir Michael Barber, its chairman,...
The Committee of University Chairs is now apparently to publish draft guidance on university pay ( “No say on pay panel for you, revised code to tell leaders” , News, 14 December). That is not a new...
Although the Lords’ amendments were similarly swilled away in the wash-up, the Technical and Further Education Act 2017 had a far less rocky ride into law than the Higher Education and Research Act,...
Give student evaluations serious thought The research on student evaluations of teaching is inconsistent, largely because the instruments vary so widely. The many potential limitations of SETs are...
At its final session in committee on the Higher Education and Research Bill on 30 January, the House of Lords debated amendments on the proposals for UK Research and Innovation. Lord Prior, only a...