Speaking for others: tensions in post-colonial studies
Lucinda Newns confronts frictions within the discipline and her own unease at a lack of non-white voices
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Young universities’ secrets of success
Five youthful institutions that have jettisoned tired thinking are blazing their own paths ahead
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Workplace disputes must be handled better and faster
Universities must follow best practice in bullying and other personnel complaints, says an academic who has been through the process
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Academics propose changes to modern languages A levels
Universities have proposed wide-ranging changes to modern languages A levels as “serious deficiencies” mean they are seen as “dull and uninspiring”.
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Don Nutbeam to retire as Southampton v-c
The vice-chancellor of the University of Southampton is to retire
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Greg Clark takes over from Willetts
Greg Clark has been unveiled as the new minister for universities and science
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David Willetts quits as universities minister
Departure announced as Prime Minister carries out cabinet reshuffle
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Diversity ‘not considered’ in first cut for PhD admissions
By Scott Jaschik, for Inside Higher Ed
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University role ‘crucial’ for languages recovery
Universities have a crucial role to play in “a national recovery programme” to improve the level of Britain’s linguistic skills.
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London universities highlight Indian student scholarships
London universities have launched a fresh attempt to woo Indian students in the face of a huge drop in the number coming to study in the UK.
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Imperial registrar steps down from animal experiments role
Move follows critical report and ‘discussion’ with minister
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Martin Bean to leave OU and join RMIT
Martin Bean is to stand down as vice-chancellor of The Open University at the end of the year.
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Princess Anne visit to King’s called off owing to strike
Princess Anne’s visit to King’s College London has been postponed after a staff walk-out in protest at proposed job cuts.
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University applications up 4 per cent at final deadline
University applications have risen by 4 per cent, according to the admissions body Ucas.
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US universities ‘failing to investigate sexual assaults’
Survey of institutions by senate subcommittee shows many are failing to meet legal obligations