Times Higher Education summer reads 2016
Members of the higher education community tell us about two books they plan to take on holiday: a new must-read and a classic worthy of a second look
Members of the higher education community tell us about two books they plan to take on holiday: a new must-read and a classic worthy of a second look
By some measures, universities are wonderfully accommodating workplaces for gays and lesbians. Six academics give us their perspective
In his September speech to Universities UK, Jo Johnson reported (anecdotally) that some teaching was “lamentable” and he was “determined to address it”, but did not mention how (“Jo Johnson: research...
BIS aims to step up competition for universities from new providers – but questions remain about impact on UK higher education
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the national press
In Germany as elsewhere, says Brian Bloch, the economic crisis has shown the limitations of neoclassical economics
Economics is the subject of substantial controversy in Germany of late, with many articulate and emphatic appeals for the academic subject to do more for the cause of ethics.Throughout much of the...
A £2.5 billion drop in forecast student loan repayments over six years means the government will “massively overrun” on its higher education budget, independent experts have warned
As a consultation launches, employees consider the impact of the USS reforms
United StatesAcademic perk for coffee chain staffArizona State University has accepted 1,000 Starbucks employees from across the US for online study after the coffee shop giant announced in June that...
‘Seriously flawed’ decision broke university regulations, QAA finds
Scientists have reacted angrily to changes in A-level content announced by Michael Gove.
Ucas consultationNew tariff points system plannedUniversities will be asked to comment on a revised Ucas tariff points system. The admissions body is seeking the views of higher education...