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Tedious tittle-tattle fills an overlong account of recent Beeb history that ignores hard facts, says Brian Lapping
Tedious tittle-tattle fills an overlong account of recent Beeb history that ignores hard facts, says Brian Lapping
Australian study suggests academics’ recruitment habits exacerbate their workload problems
The tired stereotype of the unworldly scholar has often been used to justify giving excessive influence over university management to businesspeople and administrators. There is ample evidence that...
Is the press really dumbing down or is it just that the news agenda has changed? Harriet Swain reports Shock news. Fat-cat media tycoons scrap dumbing-down trend and wise up. In other words, worries...
David A. Sanders enjoys a clear and comprehensive, if flawed, study of where science is going wrong and how to put it right
By spotlighting the social sorting process for 18-year-olds, exam fiasco raises questions about ways to reduce the hierarchy between universities
Long-awaited publication of Pearce review expected in autumn, but lack of time and changes in government priorities make 2021 awards unlikely
Scholars put the case for experts in philosophy, narrative, literature and culture to work along the scientists in fighting Covid-19
A ‘deficit-centric discourse’ is obscuring the benefits of partially completed courses, Australian research finds
US’ biggest four-year university system reduces barriers for struggling entrants
Hepi poll finds students show little preference for £7,500 fee above £9,250 status quo, casting doubt on electoral benefit of plan
A recent study suggested the approach had no impact on student achievement, but many academics believe the move away from lectures can improve learning – if it is done well
‘Monk mornings’, work sprints and withdrawal from social media helped Benedict Probst become hugely more productive
Indiana Seresin accuses universities of focusing on gender equality at expense of racial justice