Opinion

Like junior doctors, academics should highlight the public value of what they do, argues Tom Cutterham

Tim Birkhead warns of the ‘end of science’ unless academics push back against threats to creativity and integrity

Fascination with ‘dark studies’ needs to be countered by studies of the Enlightenment, says Robert Zaretsky

Sport at university can be a draw for some, but not all students want to take part – or support the costs of their provision

In the second blog from the opening seminar of the Centre for Global Higher Education, Robert Tijssen says league tables are meeting growing demand from institutions as well as students

Breaking up the quality assurance system would ruin the global reputation of UK higher education, Aldwyn Cooper warns

If qualified teacher status is abolished, the role of a postgraduate certificate becomes even more important, says Jacquie Nunn

In the first of a series of blogs based on the opening seminar of the Centre for Global Higher Education, Paul Ashwin takes a fresh look at a thorny concept

David Malual W. Kuany discusses the difficulties encountered by universities in the world’s newest country

Aaron Huertas offers advice on how to overcome perceptions of being cold but competent 

Disadvantaged students will suffer if institutions do not respond to the loss of grants, says Geoff Layer

Deborah Netolicky thought that the submission of her PhD was the end, but now she realises that it is just a beginning

Academics often think 'global' is the opposite of 'regional', and that isn't so, says Martin Paul

Angela Eagle says that EU membership is vital for the future of universities and the economy

Forget about snakes and shamrocks, says Philip Freeman, and meet the man behind the myth

Senior managers with no scholarly record who claim academic titles are charlatans who harm the sector, argues David Wilson

In giving short shrift to the production of modern interpretations, classicists consign their work to narrow academic circles, says Emma Gee

A work that straddles subject boundaries is an unattractive prospect for publishers, finds Martin Parker

UK universities must compete for talent with places where you can put a roof over your head on an academic’s salary – and maybe even a bus driver’s

Universities should not be able to hide their reliance on fixed-term staff and insecure employment practices, says Sally Hunt

Inadequate preparation, failure to keep control and poor time-keeping are among Athene Donald’s six deadly sins

Higher education managers must focus on the capacity of the collective if institutions are to succeed, argue Richard Bolden, Sandra Jones, Heather Davis and Paul Gentle

The Commission on Widening Access’ ambitious report looks to emulate and expand on Offa’s approach, says John Field

The release of millions of journal papers online reflects impatience with an outdated publishing model, says John Willinsky

Winston Morgan explores what his career might reveal about the position of ethnic minority academics

Paul Taylor shares a story of a life in a university that may not be far removed from today’s academy

Sharing data on students’ academic activities will bring the field to a tipping point, says Martin Hall

Engagement on the ground is what will make a real difference in the Middle East, say Rebecca Hughes and Adrian Chadwick

Uwe Brandenburg explores the role that the Berlin government’s Excellence Initiative has played in the latest THE ranking

Relevant and recent grant applications can be helpful if used in the right way, says Adam Golberg

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The UK is an energising force on the Continent, with staff and student mobility crucial to our ability to compete internationally

Fleet-footed and innovative, fledgling institutions are well placed to nurture attributes that will be key in future rankings, says Peter Coaldrake

When did academics lose the capacity to discuss their research without slides, asks Gary Rawnsley

Jenny Pickerill reflects on how to overcome sexism and stereotypes in higher education

Ben Goldacre on why a ban on researchers speaking to politicians and policymakers fails the taxpayers who fund them

Stateside efforts to widen higher education’s global reach are fragmented and conflicting, says Philip Wainwright

John Cater argues that higher education would be poorer for the loss of student survey data

Students need to apply numerical and statistical methods to real-world contexts, says Rita Gardner

Arshin Adib-Moghaddam explores the migrant crisis, and universities’ role in it

John Holmwood explains why attendees of the Second Convention for Higher Education plan to write their own legislation

The case for international partnership goes beyond the EU debate, says Allan Goodman

On University Mental Health Day, Nicola Byrom highlights peers’ supportive role

Ministers must demonstrate that assessing ‘excellence’ does more good than harm, says Dorothy Bishop

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Stephen Mumford is boycotting any university where handguns are allowed in class – and he wants others to join him

China’s universities are using tough criteria to choose Western partners and, says Michael Hitchcock, British institutions fare poorly

The rise of ‘super scholarships’ that aim to turn out future world leaders signals a new front in a global war for the best students

Shahidha Bari on Sheryl Sandberg, sex discrimination and university exploitation

Pat Thomson identifies five abiding fears that prey on the scholarly mind

Reflecting on the plight of the early career scholar prompts Xenia Schmalz to draw up a research manifesto

Like the Scottish independence referendum, the uncertainty of a post-Brexit negotiation makes fact-checking very difficult

Following the BIS committee’s report, MP Amanda Milling says that universities must engage with the TEF to make it a success

Sharing knowledge and information widely is no waste of time, says Philip Moriarty

In the third blog from nominees for Most Innovative Teacher of the Year at the THE Awards, Philip Drake recalls his experience of setting up a legal advice clinic

The Watt review’s recommendations are timely and sensible, says David Lloyd

When universities chase ‘excellence’, argues Michelle Stack, ‘big capital’ calls the tune and some students go hungry

Lecturers are more likely to opt for sparkling water at lunch these days, argues Athene Donald

The Green Paper must recognise the diversity of England’s higher education sector, says John Cater

Raul Pacheco-Vega offers six tips on how to keep the words flowing and hit your deadlines