Stop defending the humanities
Traditional defences of the discipline are based on unsound reasoning, writes James Nikopoulos
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Martin Boehm: preparing students for jobs that don’t exist yet
New IE Business School dean advocates tutelage in ‘fundamental competencies’ for uncertain labour markets
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Late amendments to HE Bill unveiled by UK government
Jo Johnson amends OfS powers over universities and new providers, but key plans remain in place
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Anglo-Indian ties strained by student visa policy
Ignoring concerns about the lack of post-study work opportunities for Indian students overlooks the huge contribution of Indian-born Britons to UK society, Jack Grove hears
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World-class teaching deserves to be rewarded
HEA and THE launch Global Teaching Excellence Award to recognise institutions’ commitment to teaching
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Don’t be ‘angst-ridden’ over Brexit divide with communities: v-c
But Cambridge head warns that perceived isolation from neighbours is ‘biggest challenge’
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What it's like to study a modern languages degree
Are modern language degrees becoming obsolete? Absolutely not, say these four modern languages students
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Losing fluency: why the UK needs linguists
Modern languages are struggling in an inward-looking nation. Revival may come by showing the young they are a route to a more connected world
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Risks of post-Brexit academic ‘brain drain’ highlighted
Latest Hesa data throw spotlight on disciplines most at risk from flight of EU talent from UK
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Why student volunteering matters
Volunteering is a great way to enhance skills and give back to the community. During Student Volunteering Week, students are encouraged to find opportunities that best suit their interests
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Cost concerns drive NYU to help students graduate faster
University announces new initiatives designed to reduce problems around affordability
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Free tuition pledge under fire in Philippines
New policy may not benefit poorer households, say officials
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Students make up lion’s share of net migration fall
But latest figures from the ONS show granting of study visas in UK HE remained stable
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THE podcast: 23 February - 1 March 2017 issue review
Highlights from the latest edition of Times Higher Education