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The week in higher education
Last week, Times Higher Education reported that management academics at Swansea University may be placed on teaching-only contracts unless they can offer four papers judged to be at least 3* in...
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Leader - Political consensus
Party conference season is upon us but there may be little dissent expressed over the fees status quo, despite its dangers
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Less bang for your rupee
Fears grow that Indian students could be priced out of UK market. David Matthews reports
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Green hornets’ nest stirred as committee questions RCUK gold standard
Committee points to ‘gaps in qualitative and quantitative evidence’ for Finch report recommendations
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Privy Council warns BIS against altering ‘sensitive words’ list
Privy Council warns coalition: keep restrictions on use of university-related terms. John Morgan writes
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Private misgivings
Minutes reveal huge write-off and continuing dispute with LSBF. David Matthews reports
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More costly study loses allure for the mature
Independent Commission on Fees sounds warning over applicant numbers
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Value judgements: course ratings by the Class of 2009
Almost two-thirds of students who graduated in 2008-09 still thought their courses were good value for money three and a half years later, a survey has found.Just 14 per cent say the courses they...
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Fees still thorn in Lib Dem flesh
Dissent over conference motion to ‘retain current system of finance’. John Morgan reports
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Researchers’ great expectations unmatched by reality
The forecast is grim for those expecting long-term jobs in higher education. Elizabeth Gibney writes
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Gender complaints: a third of women perceive unfair treatment
Almost one in three senior female academics feels their institution treats staff unfairly in relation to gender, a survey has found
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‘Managed out’ email whips up Birmingham storm
Claim to have ‘managed out’ underperformers infuriates Birmingham staff. Paul Jump reports