Social policy must reform itself or face oblivion
Academics will continue to have negligible impact on social policy unless they forge new collaborative relationships with service users, says Peter Beresford
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University of Glasgow economics lecturer move sparks row
Decision to move senior lecturer off core module raises further concerns about economics teaching in universities
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Spending on UK higher education rises by 6%
Tuition fee income increases sharply as funding council cash declines, latest sector-level data shows
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Africa Summit 2016: do not 'rely on poor taxpayers' for HE funding
Vice-president of Ghana says institutions must develop ‘sustainable’ financing
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Africa Summit 2016: ‘overcome’ public-private 'divide'
Distinction between two types of institution ‘not helpful’ for continent, say senior African university figures
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The dangers of ‘character education’ in universities
Schools and universities are increasingly looking at how improving personalities can boost social mobility. But in doing so, they may be forced to choose between teaching what is helpful, and what is...
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The things you hate most about submitting manuscripts
13 tips to make submitting your paper a breeze
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THE podcast: 28 April - 4 May 2016 issue review
The latest edition of ÌÇÐÄVlog discussed by our editorial team
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Patrick O’Donnell, 1947-2016
A ‘legendary’ lecturer in psychology has died
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Interview with Lord Waldegrave
The former Cabinet minister on listening to jazz pianist Art Tatum, ambitions to be Stirling Moss, and how we shouldn’t view all politicians as crooks
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Andy Field takes statistics adventure to a new level
Best-selling author explains how his love of sci-fi and romance stories have helped him craft his latest statistics odyssey
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EU referendum: is it graduates v non-graduates?
John Morgan finds pro-EU stance of (most) graduates will be a key factor on 23 June, but also reveals much about current divisions in UK society
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Betting tips for beginners: speak to an academic
New book on gambling also highlights how scientists can learn a great deal themselves at the racetrack or in the casino