Reunited: still nurturing diversity
In the late 1960s, Leeds University was a dynamic place. It had an active student union and was at the forefront of student activity. Academically, it had a high reputation. I went to Leeds to read...
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Why I... believe top academics need personal agents, not a mass trade union
The planned merger of the Association of University Teachers and lecturers' union Natfhe to form a white-collar tertiary education union is confirmation of the "mass" nature of the expanded UK system...
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Sick of the sidelines
Let's face it, history is sexist, as demonstrated by the 2001 RAE, insists June Purvis The Association of University Teachers' report Gender and Research Activity in the 2001 RAE is a timely reminder...
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Show me the thought-out plan
Throwing money at academia doesn't guarantee equity or the survival of struggling subjects, says Ian Gibson This year's spending review has created an environment of excitement and promise, much of...
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Students not up to it? Throw them out into the wild
Improve their minds by swapping modules and lectures for a rigorous series of field courses, says Tim Birkhead. I propose a revolution that will address the current malaise among teachers and...
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Jobwatch: Northern Pilot seeks stars
The regional development agency for Yorkshire and Humber is sponsoring professorships in universities to strengthen local and national industries in key areas. Chris Johnston reports. Professorial...
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Who got that job?
Vincent Gillespie. Job advertised in The Times Higher December 19, 2003 Oxford University has appointed Vincent Gillespie J. R. R. Tolkien professor of English literature and language. He will take...
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Will the virtuous circle be unbroken?
Further education must develop its research capability to lead students smoothly to higher education, but how feasible is that? asks Ross Davies. For many academics, teaching and research are part of...
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Teaching: On the front line
What is your experience of teaching? Name: Matt Bridge Age: Job: Lecturer in applied golf management studies and sport, physical education and community studies, School of Education, Birmingham...
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UKeU chief hits back
The former chairman and chief executive of the failed UK e-university robustly defended its records at a House of Commons Education Select Committee hearing this week. John Beaumont, the former chief...
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Union says £7 rise will not halt London exodus
Three-quarters of the capital's universities are having problems recruiting and retaining staff, a report leaked to The Times Higher reveals. The findings come as unions expressed anger at an offer...
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Hung like a Norse
They may be the epitome of rugged masculinity but it seems that even the heroes of Viking Age sagas were troubled by the thought that size really does matter. Analysis of Icelandic sagas in their...
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University finances: Income and endowments tables 2001-03
University finances are improving, bu the figures reveal a wide disparity between the haves and the have-nots. Full tables below. University incomes Institutions 2002-03 £1,000s 2001-02 £1,000s %...
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Ministers remain split over authorisation of GM maize
Brussels, 22 Jul 2004 European ministers meeting in the Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 19 July were not able to resolve their differences over granting market authorisation for food and food...
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The Information Society: New Horizons for Science, Berlin, 7-10 November 2004 (19th International CODATA Conference)
22 Jul 2004 Virtually everything we do has been profoundly affected by the Information Revolution: How we travel, how we shop, how we communicate, how we do business. Computers, telecommunications...