Opinion

Felipe Fernández-Armesto on the habit of naming everything, from university libraries to landings, after people

The REF results can be wrapped up and presented many different ways. THE puts its analysis under the sector’s tree

Alfred Morris argues that alternative providers, criticised by the National Audit Office, aren’t the villains they’re made out to be.

Andrew McGettigan considers the findings of the National Audit Office’s investigation into alternative providers

Despite the introduction of postgraduate loans, the government’s education funding aims remain a puzzle, says Nigel Carrington

Christopher Phelps views universities through new eyes when he accompanies his daughter on a tour of UK campuses

The arrest of several academics has raised questions about the nation’s research culture, says Hong Bing

Opinions on campuses worldwide are just a click away

As the results of the research excellence framework approach, Emma Rees’ sleep-deprived imagination runs riot

The REF may have alienated many academics because of how it has been interpreted by a management culture

Criticism of postgraduate loans scheme smacks of the adage: ‘never let a good deed go unpunished’, writes Andrew Wathey

An OMG moment is predicted for whoever wins the election as politicians address lapses in oversight and funding challenges

Students are using new gender-inclusive terms, and academics have to catch on and catch up, says Deborah D. Rogers

Academics’ engagement activities are valuable, says Alison Phipps. But a public profile comes at a price, especially for women who study gender

Scholars laud Sarah Churchwell’s Times Higher Education essay restating value of arts and humanities disciplines

Kevin Fong on how Christmas nostalgia can help us buy the right gifts today

The union of two London universities is underpinned by a powerful vision, say their leaders Chris Husbands and Michael Arthur

Richard Black on data manipulation and the problems with multidisciplinary subpanels

Paul Wellings and Toni Pearce consider the impact of higher fees

You must like the University of Cambridge, says YouGov

Few students in America are paying full price on fees, says Alan Ruby

Universities already play a key role in powering regional growth. Another diktat demanding more on that score may be unhelpful

Jim O’Neill on how institutions outside London can do more to retain graduates and create jobs with government help

A surprising graduation talk on climate change causes Sally Feldman to question her biases

Sonal Minocha recalls her own experience as an international student and argues that post-study work visas must be brought back

Chris Cobb and Maurice Frankel debate the pros and cons

Legal scholars say threats to sue individual academics over industrial action may expose institutions to greater liability

Ferdinand von Prondzynski welcomes planned legislation that addresses key university governance issues

With cuts looming on the horizon, the sector cannot afford to relent in pressing the case to protect the research budget

Discoveries made off-campus are as valuable as lectures, says Christopher Bigsby

Students must mobilise on the streets and build alliances to win free education, says Deborah Hermanns

Policies on immigration often conflict with sector ambitions regarding overseas students and signal a turbulent spell ahead

Fear and loathing in the academy

Anne Corbett flags the ones to watch among commissioners for 2014-19

Employee review websites have the potential to change university cultures, says Alexandra Blakemore

Alan Ryan on the parallels between Moocs and the early days of The Open University

University leaders must lead the debate on realistic workloads, says Doris Ruth Eikhof

Ahead of the Being Human festival, the professor of American literature considers their importance

Cara Aitchison on how the University of St Mark & St John will honour fallen students and graduates

Stephen Mumford on why academics must take back some control over the process

Ansgar Allen questions the motives of a growing band of champions

Sally Hunt explains why union members are taking action this week over changes to pensions

Knowledge, not exotic travel, should be students’ number one priority, argues Felipe Fernández-Armesto

Aftershocks following the austerity reforms of 2010 are still being felt, with mature students particularly hard hit