Laurie Taylor – 23 February 2017
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Resistance to TEF is based on good reasons
In the article “TEF could redefine idea of ‘great’ universities, says vice-chancellor” (News, 16 February), Edward Peck, the vice-chancellor of Nottingham Trent University, expresses bemusement about...
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OU must look ahead
I can reassure Ormond Simpson (“Nothing personal”, Letters, 16 February) that devoted friends of the Open University have no need to fear for its future. Like any university, the OU needs to focus on...
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Let's talk justice
Re the blog article “‘Father of eugenics’ should not be erased from academic history”(www.timeshighereducation.com, 19 February) on the controversy over the legacy of Sir Francis Galton at University...
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A study in ego
Nigel Piercy’s “case study” of an apparently fictitious dean at a Welsh university does indeed “raise eyebrows” (“Former dean’s ‘Duckpond University’ case study raises eyebrows”, News, 16 February)....
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Grant winners – 23 February 2017
A round-up of academics awarded research council funding
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Top and bottom five countries for improving research
Some countries have managed to increase both the quality and quantity of their research
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Overpraise is everywhere, and universities are not immune
Relentless celebration is diluting genuine achievement, affecting students and staff in different ways, writes Peter Larcombe
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Speaking in tongues: how to save modern languages?
Matthew Reisz reflects on the role of universities in overcoming monolingualism
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Animal study papers ‘should include independent confirmation’
Neuroscientists argue proposal would improve reproducibility and get drugs to market more quickly
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Michael Barber: no ‘flood’ of private providers in England
OfS chair-designate acknowledges potential risks of opening sector up to new players
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‘Policy failure’ holding back black academics
Black scholars progress in careers only through endorsement from white colleagues, warns professor
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New formula aims to stop ‘unfair’ credit for research
Researchers on large-scale projects would receive less credit under proposed scheme