Club ties sideline oval ball tradition
Huw Richards reports on the future of that most ancient of university sports, rugby union, now that it is played by professionals and awash with lucre. All other things were merely side issues. We...
Huw Richards reports on the future of that most ancient of university sports, rugby union, now that it is played by professionals and awash with lucre. All other things were merely side issues. We...
One of the most remarkable developments in the 20th century is the way modern education has become accepted as the norm throughout the world. All those who regularly attend meetings on education...
In this, my last column before being what the editors euphemistically call "rested", I want to address some broader issues about the nature and purposes of higher education that the Dearing inquiry...
In the announcement ("Firms favour director dons", THES, November 1) of an otherwise noteworthy initiative by the Employers for Higher Education forum, I was saddened to see ethics described as an "...
In response to the interview with Lisa Jardine (THES, November 1), I wish to point out that there is a thriving academic industry revolving around food, and in particular, culinary history, with...
I am writing in response to "Day care does not harm children" (THES, November 1). I was astonished to read the article, which fails to take account of a significant and growing body of evidence which...
Some misconceptions are reported in your article "Staff Vote for PRP Salary Scheme" (THES, November 8). Union representatives were sent copies of the scheme rules so that they were able to advise...
No one can blame people who work for universities for being fed up and angry. They have had a rotten deal for years. Their salaries have shadowed the retail price index and not average earnings - and...