'Role split is an attack on identity'

Article Abstract:

Issues relating to the argument about whether a teacher needs to do research in order to be a good tutor are examined in the light of the UK government's proposals to create a teaching-only tier of universities. It is suggested that part of the antipathy felt by academics towards these plans stems from a fear of de-skilling, with people seeing the severing of the teaching-research role as being an attack on their identity and professionalism.

Teachers

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Diamond sets sights on a sparkling future

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As part of efforts by Ian Diamond, chief executive of the Economic and Social Research Council, to bring a fresh generation of academics into the field of social science, a new ringfenced fund of research financing could soon be made available. Diamond states that the next generation of academics in a number of fields need to be encouraged and the establishment of ringfenced research funds could be a key part of these efforts.

Interview, Scholars, Diamond, Ian

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All ready to pop the question?

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Advice for academics on how to attract the funding they require for their research. Tips include trying to offer what the people with the money want, explaining clearly why your research matters, paying attention to how the project will be managed, and not trying to do things unrealistically cheaply.

Methods, Analysis, Research grants, Research funding

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