The research assessment exercise has prevented social scientists from influencing public policy and from transferring their knowledge to the general public.This is the conclusion of a joint report...
The author of a revisionist study of Irish republicans defends his research against critics who claim inaccuracy. John Gill reports
Individuals to be asked to sign up to 'performance-related' plans as UCU calls dispute, writes John Gill
Staff pensionsProtection fund fees scrutinisedStaff at the most successful universities are subsidising employees at more financially unstable institutions through payments to a pension protection...
Beliefs about global insecurity of all kinds are the focus of new cross-council fellowships. Zoe Corbyn reports
THE WELLCOME TRUSTThe Wellcome Trust has announced three research grants intended to strengthen its work exploring the ethical issues that arise in the development and the delivery of healthcare. The...
Roger McClure's specialist knowledge makes him the perfect candidate to bring together further and higher education
Northumbria University has appointed Philip Plowden dean of its Law School. A qualified solicitor and member of the Bar, Professor Plowden specialises in public law and human rights and has taught...
Diplomas offer the skills and knowledge a competitive economy needs, so the CBI's predilection for A levels is puzzling, says Michael Arthur
The Government recently presented to Parliament its proposals for a new 鈥淓quality Bill鈥. The Bill intends to consolidate the numerous pieces of existing discrimination legislation into one Act and to...
E-learning consultants invent crises and create divisions between students and teachers so they can sell their wares. Tara Brabazon analyses the rise of the digital Raj
Empathy, tact, eyes in the back of the head and non-squeaky shoes are the key to this essential role鈥淭he key to invigilating is actually to do it 鈥 not just to see oneself as sitting in a large room...
Shock waves once again ran round the campus this week when it was learnt that a second decapitated body had been discovered in the Science Park undergrowth.Forensic tests have now confirmed that this...
A degree is no mark of genius, and we shouldn't expect it to be, says Alan Ryan