True Crime on Campus: It’s a steal
“True Crime on Campus” – the book. Launched at Wonkfest17, this new publication collects amazing real-life stories from the world of university security.
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How to stage a revolution. And other niche university courses
If you want to design perfume, manage cake technology, lead a revolutiobn or understand the theology of Bruce Springsteen higher education has just the course for you. Paul Greatrix explores the niche offerings.
The New Curriculum: Patriotism and Physical Ed
Many US and Chinese universities have long had physical education requirements for graduation. But a compulsory patriotism course is a new and worrying development. Paul Greatrix investigates.
Rock goes to College (patriotically)
Imagine if OfS had the final say over the bands that performed at English universities, and could veto any that did not sing about the glory of the proposed regulatory framework Paul Greatrix examines a very surprising c…
International strategic partnerships through a different lens
Paul Greatrix attends the 2017 EFMD-HUMANE Asia-Pacific School, and learns – via case studies – about international partnerships.
Campus life & community – the continuing relevance of Ernest Boyer
Ernest Boyer’s “College: The Undergraduate Experience in America” is 30 years old. But Paul Greatrix argues that there is a lot we can learn from his analysis of life on campus.
New ways to tackle the essay mill cheats
The QAA has published guidance on dealing with students using “essay mills”. Paul Greatrix takes a look into the detail.
‘Too many Firsts’ mean another discussion of GPA
Grade point average – as a replacement for degree classifications – has returned again to policy discussion. Paul Greatrix has the history.
Now That’s What I Call an Honorary Graduate §8: playing politics
In the latest in our ongoing series, Paul Greatrix checks out some of the most notable (or infamous) politicians to have been awarded honorary degrees.
Regulation, regulation, yet more regulation
Reporting from the AHUA autumn conference, Paul Greatrix is stimulated, challenged… and dispirited.
What are the best Higher Ed TV programmes?
As winter approaches, Paul Greatrix is on hand with a selection of higher education themed box-sets for those long, dark, evenings.
The Times & Sunday Times 2018 ranking: Top 20
Continuing his hugely popular series on university rankings, Paul Greatrix delves into the Times’ Complete University Guide. Who’s up, and who’s down, this year?
Yet More Dumb University Rankings
Paul Greatrix returns to the subject of dumb university rankings, taking in everything from the effect of “dry” campus policies on the crime rate to the proximity to campus of popular cut-price chains of public houses.
It’s a fair cop: big True Crime on Campus news
Exciting news for fans of True Crime on Campus. Paul Greatrix and Wonkhe are publishing a book!
Tiger feet and the growth of education tourism
Education tourism is a booming $4.5bn business, and prospective students from China and their families are leading the way. Paul Greatrix examines the way a visit to a campus can inspire educational attainment.
Fresh fields – developing approaches to Freshers’ Week
Freshers’ week is upon us, and the old perception that it will be a week of heavy drinking and hard partying is far from the truth. Paul Greatrix looks at examples of the new freshers’ experience from around the world.
World Party – the latest THE world university rankings
The latest league table of the season is out with the publication of the all new THE World University Rankings 2018. And it’s glory for the UK as two of our most ancient of universities bag the top two places for the fir…
Wakey wakey – adulting (and wonk-ing) for beginners
Many universities offer programmes in addition to core curricula to enable students to acquire additional skills and to help them stand out in the employment market place. But what if there were such a course for ‘wonk s…
More higher ed summer reading
2017’s edition of the finest selection of higher education summer reads. Featuring ‘BUCS for Schmucks’, ‘Footnoting for fun’, and ‘A month in the country – it really is research not vacation’.
University administrators – ‘lovely and well-meaning’ but still below stairs
Anyone who sees administrators as merely as ‘lovely and well-meaning’ but ultimately ineffectual and expendable really does need to think a bit more about how universities really work.