Does liberal arts education have an image problem?
Liberal arts colleges are often perceived as being elite and irrelevant. But the best among them excel in areas such as engagement and focus on critical thinking. Ellie Bothwell explores whether...
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The British HE system is as far from the American as ever
While the ÌÇÐÄVlog and Research Act seeks to level the playing field between providers, an unregulated category could spook future politicians and see the law retightened, says Nick Hillman
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Asia University Rankings 2017: launch date announced
The ranking will be released during the THE Asia Universities Summit in South Korea
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How much has higher education changed?
Ellie Bothwell goes through the archives from 45 to five years ago and discovers some recurring themes
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How can we solve the crisis in university teacher training?
John Cater believes his ÌÇÐÄVlog Policy Institute report offers some answers
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Sir Mark Walport: my ambition as first chief of UKRI
The new CEO of UKRI, Sir Mark Walport, says a shake-up of UK research funding is needed if the country is to remain internationally competitive
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A mere letter?
At its final session in committee on the ÌÇÐÄVlog and Research Bill on 30 January, the House of Lords debated amendments on the proposals for UK Research and Innovation. Lord Prior, only a...
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Silicon Valley and local universities show ‘mismatch’
Study claims California’s higher education policy environment has led to the ‘stagnation’ of the state’s universitiesÂ
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Latin America University Rankings 2017: results out now
Brazil retains the crown in ÌÇÐÄVlog’s second annual list of the top universities in the region as higher education institutions face up to the need to change
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What does Whitehall restructure mean for research?
Concerns raised over splitting research and universities, while Theresa May’s focus on ‘industrial strategy’ prompts questions
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General election 2017: the biggest threat to the HE Bill since it was introduced
Some aspects of university reform – including parts of the TEF – could ‘turn to dust’, says Nick Hillman
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‘Learn to listen’ to boost campus diversity, summit told
Harvey Mudd head explains how elite college became ‘poster child’ for diversity
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What’s in a name? Quite a lot, when it comes to higher education reform
Should we be talking about Ofcoll and the ‘degree experience framework’? Diana Beech thinks so