Where the grass is greener
More academics are weighing up job satisfaction against extracurricular factors such as house prices, local schools and even the weather. Esther Oxford reveals which institutions are most attractive...

More academics are weighing up job satisfaction against extracurricular factors such as house prices, local schools and even the weather. Esther Oxford reveals which institutions are most attractive...
Image is everything and universities are lining up to pay branding agencies serious money to create the right profile. But is this market-driven approach a step too far, asks Hannah Fearn

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The wannabe 'pree-sen-nas' blinded by celebrity culture are closed to ideas and opportunities, argues Tara Brabazon
In the wake of a vote by UCU members to reject pay-bargaining changes, general secretary Sally Hunt calls on all sides to move forward in good faith for the benefit of the sector as a whole
Rejection reflects concerns over UCU members’ ability to take effective action during disputes
Be proactive in seeking full access to equipment, resources, training and information when working part-time
If you are asked to provide a job reference for a student, make sure your facts are correct, avoid generalisations and discriminatory statements, and mind your p's and q's
Richard White has taken up the UK’s first professorial post for tissue viability. Professor White, whose area of expertise covers all aspects of wound management, will share his time between...
Nigel Weatherill is to be head of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. The college incorporates the existing schools of engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics and computer science...
Roman Alexander Tomasic, former research professor in the School of Law and head of the city campus at Victoria University, Melbourne, has joined as chair in company law.
Irina Nikolaeva of the endangered languages academic programme in the department of linguistics has been awarded the 2008 Humanity Award by the Wings WorldQuest organization. Dr Nikolaeva’s work has...
Christine Foulkes has been appointed as senior lecturer in social work. She was previously senior manager in community services at Northampton County Council.
The School of Engineering and Applied Science has signed a new memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Defence for the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme. It is one of only five...
Aston Business School has appointed Katie Barry as postgraduate alumni relations manager, working with the alumni and development office.