MP: cut university entry and ‘divert’ cash to apprenticeships
Tory conference hears much talk of apprenticeships, with education secretary on mission to ‘change every middle-class mind in country’
Tory conference hears much talk of apprenticeships, with education secretary on mission to ‘change every middle-class mind in country’
I was informed in an official "UCU news update" that "UCU members have noticed an increase in activity on and off campus by the British National Party in recent weeks and months". Activity by this...
Dangers of universities being seen to shape public opinion highlighted in Pakistan, while Saudi leader warns of ‘slippery slope’
Canterbury’s vice-chancellor contrasts her adopted island homeland with her native South Africa and reflects on the opportunities spawned by even the worst horrors
Experiences in the Congo and the US Congress taught Stephen Weissman that adventurous academics need self-examination and thoughtful adaptation
MBAs replaced liberal arts with business courses. Demands for humanised corporations require a reversal, say Donald Drakeman and Kendall Hack
What is your experience of teaching? Pat Leon asks teachers how they manage. Name: Heather Vincent Age: 51 Job: Teaching fellow. I am also programme director for the University of Manchester's...
What is your experience of teaching? Pat Leon asks teachers how they manage Name: Caroline Baillie Age: Definitely five, sometimes 100. Job: Deputy director of the UK Centre for Materials Education...
Focusing on the quality of in-person teaching is only one way to make returning to physical campuses more appealing, says Carolyn Evans
As scientists pursue groundbreaking discoveries for understanding the universe, ingrained publishing habits appear to leave students contending with outdated theories
The changing nature of work and technology, as well as an evolving population and environment, call for a more inclusive system, says Alec Cameron
Scenes from the End - A War to be Won
UK scientists agree money should be spent on European projects. But why are they not doing more to lead the challenge against the Americans? Steve Farrar reports. It split the last Conservative...
Nancy Ip discusses how universities can boost their output of patents and support faculty entrepreneurs
For over a decade, the UK government has urged ‘challenger’ institutions to shake up the higher education status quo. But there is scant evidence of success