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
We speak to Herg¨¦ biographer Beno?t Peeters about the growing acceptance of graphic novels as a serious literary genre, the rich history of francophone comics and his favourite Tintin books
Annual study from UK estates group shows academic performance has dropped in importance for prospective students
We speak to the head of Nanyang Technological University about the rise of Asia, what it¡¯s like being a European leading a Singaporean institution, and barbecue chicken
We talk civic engagement and the dream of all academic subjects incorporating the arts with St Andrews' new theatre chief
A survey has suggested that a good rating in England¡¯s TEF would make an applicant consider studying at that university
Tawfik Jelassi, universities minister after the Jasmine Revolution, on losing his anonymity and being taken hostage by students
New board member of international business school accreditation body advocates use of Moocs to enhance business and management education
The skills gap in the digital sector can be filled by collaborating with industry, John Elmes hears
Dame Minouche Shafik will be the first woman to head institution on a permanent basis in its 126-year history
Environmental organisation praises UK sector for climate efforts but calls for universities to do more
As °Õ±á·¡¡¯s HE and Me interview section passes a special landmark, John Elmes looks back over three years¡¯ worth of laughs, tears, and a whole lot of column inches
New head of US school aims to be at the ¡®leading edge¡¯ of action-based education
We talk government-university relationships, protecting Welsh students¡¯ finances and the highs and lows of supporting Cardiff City FC, with the former politician
With the TEF set to benefit former members, some feel the mission group should be resurrected
We talk Australian wildfires, the emerging field of environmental humanities and rock musician aspirations with Bath Spa¡¯s new interdisciplinary professor
We talk widening participation, gender discrimination in film, and wishing on shooting stars with the French former film executive
We talk tuberculosis, tough decisions and pancake races with the Manchester vice-chancellor
Students think it ¡®unfair¡¯ to be punished for unintentional plagiarism
Author of research into e-learning suggests faculty are eager to adapt their teaching to meet new demands
We talk to the digital publishing specialist about bringing historical figures to life, including the founder of the Pearly Kings and Queens, and how to eat lychees
Academics tell Heriot-Watt University researcher they felt they ¡®couldn¡¯t be feminist and black¡¯
We talk gangsters, London crime and dodging punches with the noted ethnographer
Calie Pistorius, who has led the institution for just under a decade, is looking forward to his ¡®next opportunity and role¡¯
Institutions need to adapt their courses to account for how climate change is altering business, argues former MBA director
