John Elmes is a research reporter covering research practice, knowledge transfer, intellectual property, HE engagement with business, journals and academic publishing, and intellectual affairs in the sciences. He joined Times Higher Education in January 2011 as editorial assistant for news. He was previously a features writer for Goal.com UK and has freelanced for the Independent, the Independent on Sunday and the Times Educational Supplement. He studied at Durham University and graduated with a BA in English Literature. He also has an MA in Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London.
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Articles by John Elmes
Recent comments about initial teacher training made by education secretary Michael Gove and Sir Michael Wilshaw, the chief inspector of schools, constitute a “concerted political attack” on universities that has “no basis” in evidence.
Michael Gove has reiterated his desire to move initial teacher training towards school-led providers by pledging an extra ?10 million for schools to train the next generation of teachers.
Universities and schools should collaborate more on classroom techniques to drive up standards in teaching, according to a senior Labour peer.
One of the most strident critics of the government’s plan to introduce baccalaureate-style examinations to replace GCSEs has welcomed the decision by Michael Gove to abandon the plan.
A university education department has warned that it may have to make redundancies as a result of government cuts to allocations of teacher training places.
Three-tier teaching bursaries for certain subjects may not work, says educator. John Elmes reports
A London university has announced it is to set up a specialist school for gifted young mathematicians as part of the government's plans to improve mathematics education in the state sector.
Roehampton director calls for bonfire of providers with a sense of entitlement. John Elmes reports
Raft of arts-world recruits highlights Bath Spa v-c's unusual excellence strategy. John Elmes writes
The Department for Education has announced the creation of around 130 new scholarships in chemistry to attract graduates into teaching the subject.
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The UK should be encouraging its youth to study for their degrees at overseas universities, according to a vice-chancellor.
