Economists’ communication problems extend to social media Struggle to engage effectively highlighted by study comparing Twitter use with other disciplines By Matthew Reisz 24 April
Research prestige boosts students’ satisfaction, study finds Evidence from German Excellence Initiative suggests elite status rubs off on student perception – even if this is irrational By David Matthews 24 April
UK’s share of EU research funding drops after Brexit vote Data is latest evidence uncertainty caused by the referendum result has cost British academics By David Matthews 23 April
‘Unethical not to’ submit Brexit interviews to MPs, says academic Emma Briant defends actions over exchanges with key figures from Leave.EU and Cambridge Analytica parent By John Morgan 22 April
Expert panel could be ‘game changer’ in UK pensions dispute Analysts are optimistic that the expert panel convened to reassess the USS deficit could deliver significant change, although others are less convinced By Jack Grove 21 April
Open University to review reform programme after v-c’s exit Acting vice-chancellor promises to ‘listen’ to staff concerns after academic body agrees to shelve no-confidence vote until June By Jack Grove 20 April
PM’s ex-comms chief: funding review likely to bring ‘measly’ tweaks Katie Perrior says tuition fees are a ‘crazy subject’ for Conservatives to tackle Labour over in England By John Morgan 20 April
Welfare critic under fire after correcting ‘shockingly bad’ errors Despite errors exaggerating results by factor of 10, Adam Perkins says findings remain ‘statistically significant’ By John Morgan 19 April
DfE accused of ‘contempt’ for rules in ‘football university’ move Labour attacks department’s green light for ‘University Campus of Football Business’ name By John Morgan 19 April
‘New era of partnership’ needed after pensions strike, say unions Branches call for return to collegiality from senior management to avoid repeat of industrial action By Jack Grove 19 April
To Dare More Boldly: The Audacious Story of Political Risk, by John C. Hulsman A. W. Purdue ponders a historical comparison of advisers to the world’s movers and shakers By A.W. Purdue 19 April
Macron vows to push ahead with admissions reform despite protests French president claims that ‘professional agitators’ are behind campus occupations By Jack Grove 18 April
