From concerns over pay to fearful looks, a new head of department recounts reactions from colleagues after deciding to move into management

Students behaving badly, secretive academics and schizophrenic universities: an HE middle manager speaks anonymously to Eliza Anyangwe

A university librarian talks anonymously to Eliza Anyangwe about student expectations, tight budgets and why librarians need to be more vocal about their vital role in higher education

Travelling the world, staying in good hotels being wined and dined is only part of the job, explains one former international officer