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  • Heavy Weather

    Heavy Weather

    New research has demonstrated the impact of the weather on student views when on campus tours. This critical insight is not a wholly new discovery though. But how much does it matter whether it is sunny or raining on the campus tour? And what can student recruiters do about it?

  • Honorary Degrees for the Honorable, not the “Riff-raff”

    Honorary Degrees for the Honorable, not the “Riff-raff”

    Universities love awarding honorary degrees. It doesn’t always go well but on the whole the celebrities and distinguished individuals recognized are good value for their awards. But in some cases the process has really gone to the dogs. Or worse.

  • A Very Attractive University Ranking
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    A Very Attractive University Ranking

    It’s time for an all new university league table. This time it is a ranking of UK visitor attractions – some of them are, perhaps surprisingly, located in universities. But, only three institutions feature in this ranking.

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