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Articles by Ann Mroz
Administrators may lack a career structure, but they are essential to universities and do not deserve to be disparaged
The previous year seems one of plenty in light of the storm ahead, which will test leaders' fortitude and resourcefulness
Higher education's many contributions to the UK are too often missed - we hope to help change that with our campaign
As audit overloads academics, it also undermines their freedoms, impedes their work and damages their public standing
Given that A-level success is key to entering higher education, perhaps universities should leave widening participation to schools
The cornerstone of the academy is the liberty to pursue ideas and knowledge without constraint. It needs vigilant defending
The recession and a succession of government cuts and blunders have robbed young people of their future and of hope
The financial crisis will force universities to make difficult choices not just about how they operate but to what end
The wellbeing of individuals matters, but what matters more is the wellbeing of a sector facing swingeing cuts
English libel law allows all comers from across the globe to chill free speech and still scholarly inquiry. Reform is now essential
The liberal arts feel threatened by indifference and the impact agenda. Can we recognise their true worth before they are gone?
As we bid farewell to the old unit of resource and usher in a new reduced one, we anticipate a year of fear, uncertainty and pain
Before we commit to linking funding to impact, we should wait for the results of pilots to determine its feasibility
If climate research is seen as 'tribal' and unable to bear scrutiny, the whole scientific edifice is weakened
Competing mission groups risk undermining the message that all universities are valuable and deserve continued support
Researchers, government and society benefit when research is made freely available, so the sooner it is mandated, the better
Our world rankings are hugely influential but also come under criticism every year, so we have decided to improve them
The social and personal-development needs of students who study for higher degrees must be taken more seriously
Historians separate fact from fiction, keeping politicians honest and clearing the way for better thinking
Those with a private-school education still attend the best universities, get the best jobs and hold top spots in academia
Knowledge transfer is a valid concept, but it takes time and effort away from the countless other tasks staff already perform
Hard times are no excuse to restrict access and leave many to experience higher education only through downloads
A series in which academics describe a personal epiphany
Education suffers because teaching gets no respect. That must change, and academics can start with themselves
