All new higher ed ranking: marching to the beat
Rankings fan Paul Greatrix takes a look at an activity about which we in the UK are not very well-informed about, and probably not that interested.
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The graduate route to a professional career in higher education
Paul Greatrix discusses the Academic Futures programme- the graduate route to a professional career in higher education
A goose on the loose: more animal action on campus
Paul Greatrix takes a sideways look at animals on campus
International partnerships – the rough and the smooth
Paul Greatrix reports back from the EFMD-HUMANE Asia-Pacific school, held recently at Hong Kong University.
From decoding Disney to Spongebobology: New niche courses on offer
Registrarism takes a sideways glance at looked at some of the more unusual higher education courses on the market
Reading, rights and research: working together to end modern slavery
Paul Greatrix introduces this year’s iteration of Nottingham’s Reading Programme
Picture this: more HE on the big and small screen
We’ve covered a number of HE-related movies here in the past. Among the best is Monsters University which remains entertainingly daft. Even better though is Dear White People, a sharp and funny film which tackles issues …
Campaigning to end the trouble at t’mills
Registrarism takes a look at developments in the campaign to ban essay mills
The definitive ranking of HE reviews & legislation
Paul Greatrix once-and-for all sets out the top 10 HE reports and legislation.
Final Scores: The Times & Sunday Times 2019 Ranking Top 20
It’s Times/Sunday Times ranking day – Paul Greatrix rounds up the key decisions.
Which university logo is on your team’s shirt?
In the wake of the University of Bolton paying for naming rights for the Bolton Wanderers stadium, Paul Greatrix investigates other sports sponsorship deals in UK HE.
University libraries and their cats
We’ve got a feline you’ll love the whole stack of library-dwelling cats that Paul Greatrix has found for you. If you love cats as much as you love cataloguing then this post is sure to hit the MARC!
Alexa, how can I get a 2i?
An automated registrar may be a way off, but – as Paul Greatrix reports – many institutions are experimenting with virtual assistants to support students.
More HE acronymophilia
Registrarism has a fresh batch of acronymophilia.
University admissions have to change: it’s time for PQA
After a summer of concern about unconditional offers, Paul Greatrix makes the case for post qualification admissions in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
“Universities to blame” for profiteering essay mills
Taking time out from his summer break, Paul Greatrix recounts how he took an essay mill to task.
Which thing is your uni?
Paul Greatrix celebrates the fine rankings contributions of The Tab
Another summer of love: It’s graduation time
Paul Greatrix celebrates his own personal “most wonderful time of the year” – graduation!
Your summer HE reading recommendations, 2018
It’s summer reading recommendation time again, and Paul Greatrix has what may well be the only list you need.
The Rankings, Ranked: Wonkhe’s Top Rankings of the Year
Paul Greatrix ranks the rankings – which ordered list of university names has generated the most interest this year?