UCU congress: how not to turn victory into defeat
The University and College Union mustn’t?let infighting tarnish its?success in the?USS dispute and a boom in membership, says Adam Ozanne?
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How to ensure democracy and move UCU ahead
Adam Ozanne recently wrote an opinion article titled “UCU congress: how not to turn victory into defeat” (17 June,?www.timeshighereducation.com). Although we feel strongly that the issues he raised...
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A long, hot autumn for UK higher education
The mercury has fallen, but an alarming number of issues threaten to ignite and, potentially, give the UK sector some painful burns
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The week in higher education – 2 August 2018
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
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Retirement planning: do compulsory retirement ages benefit the academy?
Many older academics have a great deal to offer, in terms of both research and teaching the next generation. But should they step aside for the sake of their younger colleagues’ careers? Jack Grove...
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UCL inquiry to put ‘academic values back at centre of governance’
Academic board votes for governance commission after lecturers’ campaign
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Research funders urged to extend deadlines as strikes continue
Staff at 65 UK higher education institutions are entering their fourth week of strike action
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The educators strike back: walkout is right
I was dismayed to read John Marenbon’s article, “USS strike: academics are wrong to walk out” (Opinion, 2 March). When you take away the hysteria (“trade union militancy”), the ad hominem slurs (“...
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Best supporting actors each and every one
While I agree with Fiona Whelan on the importance of university support staff to institutions, and concur that universities could do more to appreciate them, I?have to disagree with the comments...
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Factions must not be allowed to take over
We are long-time trade union activists with several decades of commitment to trade unionism who have served the University and College Union, its predecessor unions and others at all levels. We were...