Academic writers have no excuse for failing to communicate their ideas clearly, argues Michael Bulley. I've been sacked as an academic proofreader. At least, I haven't been sent anything to proofread...
The renowned vice-chancellor I. A. M. Wortheverypenny staggered through the vaulted archway of the university information centre and collapsed. He was definitely out of condition and the port didn't...
TREASURES OF THE ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, Oxford. Until December 31, 2008 What do you buy someone who has everything? It's not a problem that keeps many of us...
Academics at Manchester University were last week seen walking aimlessly down corridors trying to think of something to do. No, not another symptom of the pay dispute. The university's internet...
Oxford Brookes University vice-chancellor Graham Upton raised a few eyebrows when he took off on a bike ride from Land's End to John O'Groats last week, the day before the latest pay talks. But it is...
During this weekend's Natfhe annual conference, the union's general secretary Paul Mackney finally gave his official backing to colleague Roger Kline in the long-haul race to lead the merged...
Roger Kline has received many plaudits after his pledge to publish his monthly expenses online to show that he is not spending Natfhe members' hard-earned subscription payments on his personal...
As World Cup mania overwhelms the media, The Times Higher asks German and journalism academics if war jingoism can be red-carded. "The last time England faced Germany in the World Cup the press went...
Christoph Bluth fears academic discussion could break laws banning 'glorification' and 'encouragement' of bombers Terrorism has become one of the most popular subjects at my university. I receive a...
A minister's indecent proposal for two-year degrees should be turned on its head, says Bob Brecher Perhaps in line with the academic year's early finish this time round, the silly season seems to be...
If you need to become a 'born leader' overnight, says Harriet Swain, you must understand the culture of the group you'll be heading, encourage collaboration at all levels, say what you mean and do...
Name: Gina Wisker Job : Director of learning and teaching development at Anglia Ruskin University, but I am moving to become director of the Centre for Learning and Teaching at Brighton University. I...
Worried about your employment, maternity, pension rights? Send your questions to The Times Higher advice panel. I am an hourly paid lecturer at three universities - for three hours a week at each one...
New TPS entrants will retire at 65 in post-92 institutions. Claire Sanders reports. The pension age for academics starting their careers in new universities is now 65, bringing them into line with...
Success in drawing together a multidisciplinary research team has been crucial in securing nearly £5 million to expand pioneering research in nanoscience, says David Birch , head of Strathclyde...