Lecturers swap desks for 'flexible' future
Coventry trials virtual offices of webcams, laptops and shared filing cabinets, writes John Gill
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Historic win for fixed-term employee
'No objective reason' to deny permanent post to researcher, says tribunal. Melanie Newman reports
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Extra £150 if we hit our targets, Uclan staff told
A bonus of £150 is being offered to staff at the University of Central Lancashire - but only if the institution meets a number of performance targets that currently hang in the balance.The cash is...
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UCU claim will not be swayed by pay review
Salary inquiry agreed as part of three-year deal, but union doubts its rigour. Melanie Newman reports
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Conference round-up: Israel boycott, IQ and class, commercial inroads and mooted merger
- The University and College Union's policy on academic engagement with Israel is "profoundly disturbing", Bill Rammell, the Higher Education Minister, told its annual congress last week.Speaking...
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Privatisation fight rated above plight of part-timers
Job security, workloads and local pay are lower on list of priorities, poll finds. Melanie Newman writes
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Access drive is having a 'real impact', says minister
Hesa data show both a rise in state-school intake and improved retention. Rebecca Attwood reports
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Times Higher Education appoints new editor
Ann Mroz has been appointed editor of Times Higher Education.The current deputy editor of the magazine, who has been responsible for editing the features and books sections, Ms Mroz has been with...
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More first-years are staying on
THE BEST AND WORST FOR RETENTIONInstitutions with lowest proportion of dropouts (non-continuation after first year). Full-time first-degree entrants, 2005-06 %Benchmark1Royal Academy of Music0.06....
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FP7 largesse may bring a nasty surprise
Expert says UK's miscalculations of project costs could lead to millions in fines. Zoe Corbyn reports
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Overseas briefing
IndiaExpats welcomed back to studyIndia's first university for Indians who live outside the country is to open in Bangalore. The institution, which is to be set up by the Manipal Academy of Higher...
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Match-funding choices could be vetoed by officials
Universities are told to be 'realistic' in aiming for a share of £200m pot. John Gill reports
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Privatisation fight rated above plight of part-timers
Job security, workloads and local pay are lower on list of priorities, poll finds. Melanie Newman writes
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University College for the Creative Arts - New name, new title bestowed
Full university status has been bestowed on the University College for the Creative Arts. From September, the institution will be known simply as the University for the Creative Arts. Elaine Thomas,...
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Language barriers
Gloria Monday examines the importance of clear communication