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Unknown pleasures: exciting new uni rankings
University league tables are a very serious business. Paul Greatrix on developments in the world of the rankers.
Deans on Film: university leaders at the movies
How are university managers portrayed in the movies? Paul Greatrix cracks out the nacho cheese and tells everyone to stop rustling their crisps
A printed PowerPoint presentation is not a paper
When is a paper not a paper? Paul Greatrix has a personal view on slide decks being passed off as proper papers.
Plotting the way forward: new approaches to alumni engagement
US universities are good at alumni engagement – but do you know why? Paul Greatrix does, and has grave concerns.
All about alpacas: more furry exam stress relief for students
From poodles to pot noodles – managing exam stress is more than just puppy rooms. Paul Greatrix rounds up the latest trends and looks at the evidence.
The world turned upside down: The Guardian university ranking 2020
The Guardian university ranking 2020 is out. Paul Greatrix has had a think about how extraordinary they are.
Simulating university life: from feast to famine
Paul Greatrix rounds up university-themed games, and finds a very depressing simulation of the life of a US adjunct.
The next step in higher ed communications: thumbs up?
Can it be that academics who use emoticons are seen by students as warmer and felt to have more of a positive influence? Paul Greatrix investigates.
Quidditch on campus: the good, the bad and the ugly
Paul Greatrix rounds up the latest news from the magical world of university quidditch.
Grads behaving badly: yet more honorary degree revocations
It’s increasingly common for universities to revoke honorary degrees. Paul Greatrix goes over the latest to lose their status.
Crowdsourcing study advice: how cold is your library?
What temperature should study spaces be? Paul Greatrix on the relative warmth of study spaces from a number of different countries
When is a campus not a campus? When it’s a micro-campus
Paul Greatrix considers the rise of the micro campus
Help the aged – new approaches to building community on campus
Paul Greatrix ponders the prospect of on campus retirement.
Ranker’s delight: the all new CUG 2020 league table
Paul Greatrix introduces the 2020 Complete University Guide league table.
Votes for students: getting everyone on the register
WIth elections looming, Paul Greatrix looks at the drive to ensure students are registered to vote.
Giving on a plate: a novel alumni fundraising drive
Paul Greatrix has details of an exciting new way to raise much needed funds for a university.
A small spanner in the works for the essay mill cheats
Paul Greatrix celebrates PayPal’s decision to stop providing services to essay mills.
Good vibrations – the latest bands making waves in higher ed
Paul Greatrix looks at the latest higher education beat combos that are climbing up the hit parade
Scooters for commuters? More on exciting modes of campus transport
Are e-scooters the future of on campus travel? Paul Greatrix on the excitement and challenges sweeping US higher education