England’s universities to have medal-style ratings for teaching
New measures to ensure universities are ‘not penalised’ for taking poorer students also outlined for next stage of TEF
New measures to ensure universities are ‘not penalised’ for taking poorer students also outlined for next stage of TEF
Blunder gives failed pupils pass rating Scotland’s examination system was thrown into turmoil for the second time in three years yesterday after Highers students were incorrectly awarded points...
The author of Merchants of Doubt on dealing with climate change deniers, pursuing your passions and the importance of a walk outside, preferably with a dog
The world’s first professor of duty of care in sport discusses the challenges of tackling corruption, seeking inspiration from Maya Angelou, and the perfect Reuben sandwich
Gun. Foot. Fire. Only in an Olympic year could someone come up with the bizarre proposal to simplify attempts to measure the quality of university teaching into gold, silver and bronze and, at the...
It is reported that, from 2017, students in England will be offered a choice of “gold, silver and bronze” universities under the teaching excellence framework (“England’s universities to have medal-...
University shows its new ‘fusion’ collection at this year’s Ceramics Biennial
The TEF is coming to England, but what is it, and what does it mean for higher education? Includes results of our Mock TEF
Award-winning writer and scholar Marina Warner and Warwick vice-chancellor Nigel Thrift are among those recognised in the New Year Honours
A list of the UK’s 100 leading practising scientists has been published to highlight the many talents of this diverse community
As universities strive to cast their RAE results in the best possible light and the media struggle to grasp the big picture, Nancy Rothwell argues that assessment will always help improve performance