TEF data points
Guy Nason of the Royal Statistical Society has set out concerns about the teaching excellence framework in his opinion article “In terms of statistical prowess, the TEF does not even get bronze” (7...
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All-inclusive pricing
How can Mike Boxall argue that dividing tuition fees by the hours of teaching is not a measure of value for money because of “the costs of overheads of providing an undergraduate education” (“The ‘...
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Physical distraction
Having read Heather Widdows’ book Perfect Me: Beauty as an Ethical Idea, I was disappointed that the news article discussing it (“Beauty is now an ethical ideal”, 24 May) focused on the author’s...
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Australian universities increase dependence on foreign fees
Sector vulnerability highlighted as business model tips further towards international education
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Is there a tipping point in international education?
The boom in international students and researchers on campus has obvious benefits, but Australian universities risk going financially bust if they stop coming, and maybe even if they don’t
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THE podcast: Young Universities Summit reflections
Coming to you from a log flume in Florida, the team discusses highlights from the THE Young Universities Summit. Buckle your safety belt
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Western civilisation fundraising row ‘endangers philanthropy’
Media storms risk closing off funding stream, Australian academic warns
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University builds solar farm in bid to go ‘energy neutral’
Queensland says A$125 million (£71 million) project ‘makes a clear and bold statement’
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Concern over DeVos’ shrinking of US education department
Hard-pressed officials may struggle to implement reform agenda effectively, observers say
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Business schools fear they are next target in senior pay furore
Dean says that institutions may have to rely on part-time staff if they cannot match industry remuneration
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New Cape Town v-c relishing the bumpy ride ahead
Mamokgethi Phakeng keen to engage with students’ concerns, but also wants to put academics back at the heart of the university
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Using animals in biomedical research: why education holds the key
A new curriculum for taught master’s and undergraduates on the use of research animals aims to improve the knowledge base of in vivo experiments, according to members of the British Pharmacological...
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Universities ‘seek more value’ from branch campuses
RMIT University’s plan to have greater control over Vietnam outpost reflects new ‘phase’ of ‘networked global institutions’, say experts