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Articles by John Gill
Who in higher education gains from commercialisation? The values it promotes do not chime with the ethos of the academy
Being an academic and a parent is harder than it should be, but not all want children while others make it work regardless
Universities abandoned to untrammelled market forces risk being robbed of their diversity, with unpredictable results
The pitfalls of the American experience of marketisation are well known, but the UK need not make the same mistakes
A positive student experience is one of the most effective hooks for catching both undergraduates and postgraduates
Latin America¡¯s giant wants to be a player in more than football, and universities worldwide are keen to help it achieve its goal
The new universities minister Greg Clark also has ¡®cities¡¯ in his remit, but cries of mission creep may be premature
David Willetts¡¯ controversial policies divided opinion but the former minister won respect in a role that matched his talents
Universities need to be careful about equating academic freedom and outspoken opinions with employee misconduct
Universities must take responsibility for oversight of international students ¨C an arm¡¯s-length approach is no protection
The globalised academy offers ambitious scholars a plethora of opportunities, yet expat life is nothing if not unpredictable
Inappropriate measures of performance are detrimental to the intrinsic motivations of an academic workforce
In the debate about Scottish independence, university leaders have been notably reticent in stating their position
Trust in research confidentiality is vital, yet recent disclosures suggest the need for a review of safeguards for all concerned
The lure of the capital is irresistible to universities, but with the unique opportunities come unique challenges
Universities must convince the public and policymakers that they are key to improving the public sector workforce
Universities have to balance meeting students¡¯ pragmatic expectations with delivering a satisfyingly rounded experience
A concordat aimed at ending secrecy in animal testing will allow for debate that should benefit researchers and subjects
Postgraduate study is a financial struggle for most, and low pay for graduate teaching assistants does nothing to alleviate it
If faith in the comparability of standards is not maintained across UK higher education, the system will be devalued
Vice-chancellors and those who select them might learn from the successes ¨C and notable failures ¨C of politics
As vice-chancellors¡¯ salaries creep up, do university heads risk the same fate as bankers in the court of public opinion?
An inspirational supervisor can nurture a career, while a poor one slows its growth. Either way, mentors have a lasting impact
A shrinking unit of resource will make it harder for institutions to turn around perceptions of ¡®value for money¡¯
