Soul searching, not soul stirring
Many mission statements are leaden rather than inspirational. Matthew Reisz asks if they can justify the time and money spent on them
Many mission statements are leaden rather than inspirational. Matthew Reisz asks if they can justify the time and money spent on them
Politicians expect Welsh universities to deliver social justice and economic growth. Is this an opportunity for the sector finally to fulfil its potential, or a blow to its research strength? Hannah...
It takes courage to stand against accepted dogma. Barbara Oakley has risked her life, literally and academically, but believes the search for truth will ultimately be supported and be successful

Two caps for Two Brains - What does David Willetts have in store for universities and science?
Peter McCaffery leaves with immediate effect. Sarah Cunnane reports

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Representative body calls for higher fees and integration of private colleges into “higher education ecology”. John Gill reports

Bridging the chasm that separates universities from the environments that support them enriches and enlivens the educational experience, argues Tara Brabazon
Bad news for unpopular agenda as David Willetts calls for scientific literacy, not ‘utilitarian calculation’. Paul Jump reports
Submission to fees review says graduates should pay more. Rebecca Attwood reports
Academic who showed colleague a paper on animal’s sexual behaviour is cleared of sexual harassment but faces two years of monitoring. Hannah Fearn reports

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Businesses expect shortages of STEM skills as economic growth returns. Hannah Fearn writes
1994 Group’s submission to fees review calls for greater competition in the academy to ‘enhance excellence’. John Gill reports
University goes to court to serve protesters with eviction notice. John Morgan reports