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National Student Survey

Is the National Student Survey fit for purpose?

As the NSS celebrates its 10th anniversary, three writers take a long hard look at its usefulness from their different perspectives
- National Student Survey: what's new this year?
- Student feedback is a waste of time
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How academics are teaching international students

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- International students: where do they go to study?
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Undergraduate students sometimes struggle to understand mathematical content

$Student Working Out Math Equation on Blackboard$ Sponsored feature
HEA publishes reports looking at mathematical and statistical needs of students
Sal Cooke, director of Jisc TechDis, receives honorary college fellowship

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Cooke is recognised for her impact on the learning experience of thousands of students

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Academics: would you teach in China?

Opportunities to work in China are growing, but expect to adapt your approach to teaching and research
Don't be seduced by the US – UK universities offer a richer education

US universities offer a world-class research environment – but teaching is broad and superficial compared with the UK
If you want creativity, let artists and technologists work together

Universities should stop trying to turn out jacks-of-all-trades and give students the skills they need to work with other specialists
Why is no value placed on teaching experience in UK universities?

It's time universities recognised the value of teaching experience instead of hiring based only on number of publications
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Two academics either side of Scottish border share independence concerns

A Scottish academic working in England, and an English academic working in Scotland, reflect on how a vote for independence will affect their sense of identity
Ignore scare-mongering: independent Scotland will attract top researchers

Fears that Scotland will lose leading academic researchers in the event of a Yes vote do not stand up to scrutiny
Five top tips for new department heads – and they’re not what you expect

If you think you know what being a head of department entails, think again. These days, it’s about making connections and being an ambassador
University reforms are no laughing matter – students need our support

Australian government displays a shockingly dismissive attitude towards students’ concerns, says our anonymous academic

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