Higher education leadership
The chief executive-designate of the UK’s new sector agency discusses her West Country roots, the roles of academics and administrators, and escaping to the country
Just one leader of a top 10 UK university has a Twitter account, report reveals
Despite all that’s been done to improve doctoral study, horror stories keep coming. Here three students relate PhD nightmares while two academics advise on how to ensure a successful supervision
Seven academic leaders share their experiences at the departmental helm along with their tips on how to squeeze the best out of sceptical staff and meagre budgets – and still find time for research
Yusra Mouzughi on the many dilemmas faced when recruiting staff to a brand-new university
To mark International Women’s Day, academics and administrators reflect on leadership challenges
Discriminating in hiring practice against particular intellectual perspectives is no less sinister than discriminating against particular political persuasions, says Glenn Geher
Top university administrators explain how to get the right person when hiring
To help manage their expanding activities, institutions require new corporate leadership personnel, Sarah Shaw says
Five top European academics offer advice on how to mentor, manage and expand a research team
We talk about armed police, rowing and challenging stereotypes with the first police officer to head an Oxbridge college
Scholars share what the title means to them and offer the newly promoted advice on handling the status update
Louise Richardson says Asian and US universities are hot on Oxford’s heels while Brexit vote is already affecting the institution’s researchers
Eight scientists share the secrets of being a successful principal investigator
Many doctoral candidates feel poorly looked after. More awareness and empathy from academics can help fight that, says Geoffrey Cantor
How should universities handle breakdowns in PhD student-supervisor relationships?
Older academics need to make room for the young, says Sally Feldman
The former leader of the University of York on how his new role’s focus on technology made the decision an easy one
Vice-chancellors discuss their role and offer advice to aspiring university leaders
Craig Brandist on the parallels between Stalin’s Russia and the operation of today’s universities
Decisions based on gossip and favouritism make the scholarly job market unmeritocratic
Institution’s senior management pledges to tackle ‘stress-inducing’ culture. Elizabeth Gibney reports
They may (almost) all be white men in suits but that doesn’t mean that all vice-chancellors are the same, says Jack Grove. So which tribe does your v-c belong to?
Improving the structures that support doctoral students can turn around completion rates. Tara Brabazon sets out a ten-point plan for institutions
