Creative rigour
Does Paul G. Ellis really believe that a PhD in creative writing does not involve “intense intellectual capability and effort” (Letters, 15 June)? I am sure that he is familiar with the Quality...
Does Paul G. Ellis really believe that a PhD in creative writing does not involve “intense intellectual capability and effort” (Letters, 15 June)? I am sure that he is familiar with the Quality...
Sir David Bell’s opinion article “No matter who wins, higher education must change the record” (8 June) illustrates the qualities required to survive in Whitehall. But the advice is profoundly wrong...
John Hendry (“Within reason”, Features, 15 June) believes in the value of teaching reason and argues that the only reasoned position on Brexit is to be a Remainer. However, the overwhelming...

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The TEF results will not halt universities’ unease about the exercise, the prospect of gaming the system or anxiety about long-term consequences

The teaching excellence framework shines a light on teaching provision, raises its profile, flags up areas for improvement and gives prospective students more information, says Chris Husbands

Exercise that could take money away from universities likely to be shelved or scaled back

Phil Baty reflects on the Times Higher Education World Reputation Forum, which took place in Harvard Square this month

Vice-chancellor explains traditional offices and teaching styles will disappear at £330 million Waterside project

Academics and journal editors call for creation of national registries of research integrity officers