“Destroy awe for Authority…”
I used to deliver the opening lecture of a core course to our honours students. I thought it worthwhile to present some ideas on the role of tertiary education. I … Continue reading
May 3, 2014 · Leave a comment
Let’s use IQ tests in REF
There are 10 types of people. Those who understand binary and those that don’t. It’s an old one, but it’s worth retelling. 🙂 There are also two types of academic. … Continue reading
December 11, 2012 · 8 Comments
Warming a Little to the CDBU
Following on from the their launch last night, I am starting to warm a little to the Council for the Defence of British Universities. On their launch on Tuesday, Keith … Continue reading
November 14, 2012 · 1 Comment
Independent Scholarship, not “Research-led”
I’m not a fan of the “research-led” mantra that many Universities are so fond of. I think I understand what “research-led” is supposed to mean – that research sets our agenda, … Continue reading
November 10, 2012 · 2 Comments
