UK brain drain myth exposed

Article Abstract:

The higher education sector in the United Kingdom enjoys a substantial "brain gain" in the global academic market, according to a new report produced by the Higher Education Policy Institute. The report reveals that, contrary to the generally held belief that the UK suffers from a brain drain, the country is actually a net importer of academics and is especially good at attracting the world's most gifted and highly cited people.

Reports, International aspects, Recruiting, Industry hiring, Brain drain, Scholars

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Bring this supply in from the cold

Article Abstract:

Issues relating to the army of part-time lecturers in the UK who teach up to one-third of undergraduate degrees are examined in the light of the UK government's Future of Higher Education white paper. It is argued that part-time lecturers in the UK make refreshing and valued contributions to the student learning experience and that many have lacked secure employment and support for too long and that this should change.

Analysis, Lecturers, Educational aspects

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...think hourly paid lecturers should be brought in from the cold

Article Abstract:

Universities and higher education colleges in the UK rely heavily on hourly paid lecturers, with about 50% of all academic teaching staff coming from this group. It is contended that employing lecturers in such a way is good neither for them nor for students and it is time universities gave many such employees full-time contracts.

Labor force information, College teachers, College faculty, Employment

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