Canadian deal could lead to a cut in fees
University and college students could get a substantial reduction in tuition fees as a result of a backroom deal aimed at keeping Canada's minority Liberal Party in power. Under the agreement with...
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All eyes are on Bergen for some 2020 vision
With the aims of the Bologna Process within reach, ministers must now look beyond 2010, says Kristin Clemet Ministers from all over Europe will gather in Bergen, Norway, this week to discuss the...
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Christie Davies recalls the bulldog spirit of caricaturing
Churchill was short - 5ft 7in - yet cartoonists always made him look much bigger than he was. Only in failure did he shrink. After his electoral defeat in July 1945, Vicky in the News Chronicle...
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Tony's campaign was no turkey
Bill Rammell, the new Higher Education Minister, reveals that he took a call from his old chum Ricky Gervais - star of The Office - during the election campaign. Mr Gervais had just watched Tony...
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Music mag is off-message
Vice-chancellors should brace themselves for a charm offensive from the Department for Education and Skills - the success of which hinges on what newspaper they read. A key DfES figure confided that...
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Buying into the business MBA
University admissions may often seem like a lottery but not usually like an auction. However, Dutch business school Nyenrode Business Universiteit is offering a place on its MBA programme to the...
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Geared up for gong rejection
TV motoring guru Jeremy Clarkson could well join the select band of public figures - including Margaret Thatcher - who have been denied an honorary degree because of protests by university staff. Mr...
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Why I think hourly paid lecturers should be brought in from the cold
The author wishes to remain anonymous. He is a lecturer in a new university. Teaching in UK universities and higher education colleges is heavily dependent on hourly paid lecturers, with about half...
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The devil you know
University audits are a pain but they are preferable to most of the alternatives, says Mike Thorne Of course, we said it would never catch on. No one would be interested in audit outcomes, teaching...
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Shocking truth about sociology
Norman Bonney reflects that the discipline has still not overcome its growing pains Over the past week I have been to two celebrations - the 40th anniversary party of the department of sociology at...
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Don't just get a degree, get a life
Improving grades could signify that many students are working too hard, writes Kevin Fong. If so, this has worrying implications Another academic year and the insanity of exam season is thankfully...
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Add a little bit of foreign flavour
One way to boost university coffers is to attract fee-paying international students, writes Harriet Swain. But if you want to make the most of your recruitment drive, get those pound signs out of...
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Background in hospitality a bonus
Name: David Tobin Age: 40 Job: Office manager, international office, Aston University Salary: Academic-related grade 2 What is your background? I was educated in Ireland, where I completed my...
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Ask the panel
Worried about your employment, maternity, pension rights? Send your questions to The Times Higher advice panel. I work in an eminent scientist's lab. Unfortunately we don't get on and I am looking...
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Centres search for staff
New jobs are starting to emerge from the £315 million teaching initiative launched by the Higher Education Funding Council for England in January. The Centres for Excellence in Teaching and Learning...