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As part of my research into possibilities for universities to make use of the plethora of social media around, I put out a message on my Twitter feed, and picked up a few new followers working at the...
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The Assault on Universities…
Hundreds of academics, writers and other campaigners from across the world have signed a “manifesto” calling on the coalition government and UK universities to reverse policies that they say are...
View ArticleLogos do not deliver popularity
I just thought this story was priceless… “But even if visa requirements are relaxed and more international students come here with all their lovely money, there is still the problem of the university...
View ArticleSo last century
About 100 years ago, higher education restructured to meet the needs of the industrial age. It has changed little since, even as the internet has transformed life. Another revolution is needed, says...
View ArticleUniversities: Valuable Social Impact! #LoveHE
The social impact of universities over and above their direct economic contribution to the UK is worth £1.31 billion a year, a report published as part of Universities Week says. The attempt to...
View ArticleThe need for Universities to engage (properly) with social media
A great story in the pull out on the World University Rankings in Times Higher Education, encouraging universities to move properly into the digital age. The increased importance of brands has been...
View ArticleLive Chat with @GdnHigherEd
In my efforts to declutter & streamline, I totally missed the following ‘live chat’ on Guardian Higher Education (thanks to Justine Mortimer for bringing it to my attention), seeking to find...
View ArticleVirtually It's Our Best Shot @timeshighered
Interesting story. E-learning allows universities to reach more people, to improve their teaching and, potentially, to keep costs down. It also offers a way forward for the Western academy, argues John...
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