News in brief - 8 May 2014
Teacher trainingGove announces reviewMichael Gove, the education secretary, has announced an independent review of the quality and effectiveness of initial teacher training courses. The review, which...
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UK immigration: farce, then tragedy?
Racist government policies hurt the higher education sector, says Kevin?Fong, but the harm doesn¡¯t stop there
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UK science to benefit from long-term capital plan
A commitment by government to consult over a long-term plan for science capital investment has been welcomed by the Lords Science and Technology Committee.
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Young universities¡¯ secrets of success
Five youthful institutions that have jettisoned tired thinking are blazing their own paths ahead
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¡®India effect¡¯ hits STEM subjects, peers hear
Overseas student numbers dropping overall in science due to Indian demand
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No regrets, says outgoing EPSRC chief David Delpy
¡®Thick skin¡¯ helped research council boss take the flak for controversial shaping capability measures
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London is another planet
The capital¡¯s lure is irresistible, but with its unique attractions come unique challenges
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Campus close-up: Falmouth University
A specialist multi-arts university aims to help its students to become entrepreneurial
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Summer reads 2014
Scholars and senior sector figures on two books they plan to devour on holiday: a new must-read and a classic worthy of revisiting
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Working abroad: is the grass greener?
Six academics share their experiences of university life overseas
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Campus close-up: Brunel University
Broad-based restructure aims to encourage interdisciplinary research collaborations
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Imperial College¡¯s new president to be Alice Gast
Imperial College London has named Alice Gast as its next president.
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Risk Savvy: How To Make Good Decisions, by Gerd Gigerenzer
A good grasp of basic statistics will help us to make the right life choices, finds Omar Malik
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Feeling the buzz in a Leicester department on the move
Who got that job? Mark Banks opts for ¡®change and challenge¡¯ as the university¡¯s new chair in media and communication. Plus the latest higher education jobs and appointments
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Government defends innovation policy
The government has defended its innovation policy after criticisms that the lack of a coherent strategy was harming UK business.