Carry on Doctor
Your article about the German fondness for academic titles reminded me of a German businessman announced to the company I used to work for as “Dr Dr Schulz” (“The no-holds barred title race”, From...
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Advancement rests on research record
You report that a black philosopher claims that he was rejected for a full-time job because his proposed black studies course was too challenging to white-dominated academia (“New MA ‘too critical of...
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Libraries in fine fettle
G. R. Evans argues for more funding for Oxford library staff. As a former Oxford librarian, I can only applaud her sentiments (“Oxford libraries in disrepair”, Letters, 21 May). Sadly, she follows...
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OU face time
The anonymous letter writer who draws attention to the potential closure of many of the Open University’s regional centres regrets the loss of local presence (“The OU is closing doors”, Letters, 21...
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Scandi drama
Will Podmore, in arguing that European research funding is not dependent on a country’s membership of the European Union, cites Norway as an example as if this were one of numerous examples to choose...
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Rising interest shown in grade point average degree classification trial
GPA Advisory Group propose five-year pilot to test GPA alongside traditional honours system
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Overseas branch campuses become ‘low priority’ in internationalisation strategies
European universities refocus on student mobility and strategic partnerships, says European Association for International Education
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Number of Britons studying abroad rises 40 per cent
Higher Education Statistics Agency data show increased mobility for study, work or volunteering
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Oxford ‘needs cultural shift’ to support BME students, study says
Black and minority ethnic undergraduates report experiencing racial slurs and isolation
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Too many PhDs, not enough tenured positions
European study reveals stress suffered by doctoral holders over insecurity of academic careers
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‘Atmosphere of intimidation’ at NUS conference
Delegates complain of ‘lack of tolerance’ and ‘time wasting’ in open letter to National Union of Students
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How to be a better teacher: ‘madness’ and media mash-ups
An award-winning lecturer at the London School of Economics explains why unsettling her master’s students is a valuable tactic
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A matter of form
Our Deputy Head of Form Completion, Mr Ian Cage, has responded forcefully to the suggestion by Eliane Glaser, senior lecturer in English and creative writing at Canterbury Christ Church University,...