Impact is driving us into the shallows
Stephen Banks worries that the push to show real-world engagement may bury the ‘deep knowledge’ we ought to treasure
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On when a face veil is and isn’t a problem in lectures
Some lecturers will rightly encourage forms of student interaction that are impossible for those covering their faces, Eric Heinze argues
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Impostor syndrome in the academy: no one is immune
Undergraduate or star scholar, status seems to offer little protection against feeling unworthy while less privileged students may be more at risk
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Universities seek ‘common cause’ with City over Brexit
Both banks and universities are ‘full of highly skilled European workers’ and so have an interest in pushing for liberal immigration system, conference hears
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Is impostorism a growing problem for students?
David Walker looks at the increasing acceptance that the pressures of university can exacerbate impostor syndrome for students as well as staff
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Well-connected critics boost impact of papers
Seeking feedback from the well networked is better than gaining comments from famous scholars, a conference hears
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Wheelchair basketball captain hopes for Paralympic degree boost
Sophie Carrigill starts Rio campaign just weeks after finishing sports psychology course at University of Worcester
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Claire Sponsler, 1954-2016
A leading American medievalist has died
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Interview with Leighton Andrews
We talk government-university relationships, protecting Welsh students’ finances and the highs and lows of supporting Cardiff City FC, with the former politician
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Shanghai Ranking 2016: five subject rankings results announced
Academic Ranking of World Universities reveals its five 2016 subject ranking league tables, known as the ARWU-FIELD ranking
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Anti-immigration politics spells trouble for universities
Switzerland shows risks to universities from rise of right-wing populist parties and politicians, says John Morgan
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Shanghai Ranking 2016: top universities for natural sciences and mathematics
Academic Ranking of World Universities reveals its top universities for natural sciences and mathematics according to the 2016 subject ranking league tables, known as the ARWU-FIELD rankings
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Shanghai Ranking 2016: top universities for life and agriculture sciences
Academic Ranking of World Universities reveals its top universities for life and agriculture sciences according to the 2016 subject ranking league tables, known as the ARWU-FIELD rankings