FOI is key research tool
Jon F. Baldwin criticises the Freedom of Information Act ('Bad and mad: the FOI requests undermining our independence', 11 September). Arguing that is it nonsensical for universities to be subject to...
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LSE group backs academy
Your coverage of the British Academy report Punching Our Weight: The Humanities and Social Sciences in Public Policy Making, ("Humanities overlooked by politicians", 18 September) accurately draws...
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Exams cut by 20 per cent in bid to improve assessment
New strategy aims to promote deep learning and provide better feedback, reports Rebecca Attwood
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Head of school attacks v-c in resignation letter
A leading academic has resigned from a senior post during a dispute with his vice-chancellor at the University of Ulster.Bill Hart, head of the School of History and International Affairs, launched...
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PhD students need help developing a 'writing voice', educationists say
Report says doctoral candidates are not prepared for research-driven environment, writes Zoe Corbyn
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Lack of global strategy a grave threat, v-c warns
John Gill reports on fears that some universities' reliance on overseas income is unsustainable
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'Lower fees for foreign students'
International Student IncomeUniversityTotal income (£)Per cent from non-EU feesLondon School of Economics129,124,00033.5Soas40,047,00031.9Essex82,867,00017.8Luton-Bedfordshire51,246,00017....
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Immigration hassles impair international partnerships
The bureaucracy, expense and "petty harassment and humiliation" of gaining entry to the UK is putting off overseas researchers from working here, a conference has heard.The rallying cry at the...
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Academics told they must embrace online future
Lecturers are falling behind students in the use of new technologies. John Gill reports
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CBI task force calls for more 'business-friendly' degrees
Concern grows over industry interference in higher education, writes Hannah Fearn
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Original features
The University of East London's Docklands Campus, the first new university campus to be built in London for more than 50 years, was opened in 2000 by Ken Livingstone on his first day as Mayor of...
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News in brief
14-19 diplomasEmployers express reservationsRichard Lambert, director general of the Confederation of British Industry, has warned that the new 14-19 diplomas system is confusing for employers....
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20 years ago
Liverpool University is taking a showbiz approach to education this autumn when it launches a soap opera-style television commercial in a bid to attract more students on to its continuing education...
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Plymouth to axe staff to save cash
Some 100 academic posts under threat following a strategic review. Rebecca Attwood reports
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Overseas briefing
IsraelDating off limits after sex chargeSexual relations between teaching staff and students have been banned by a university in Jerusalem after allegations of sexual assault were made against a...