Anna was a reporter covering teaching, learning and student issues, as well as higher education in Africa and the Middle East. Previously she was a reporter for Research Fortnight and news editor of the Brixton Bugle. She has a BA in contemporary history and an MA in modern European history from the University of Sussex.?She left Times Higher Education in 2021.?
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Articles by Anna McKie
The wildlife veterinarian discusses balancing the academic and field-based elements of her career, unfortunate smells and misconceptions about zoos
Paper confirms that academics with permanent posts are on average more satisfied with their job than those on temporary contracts
Universities decline to make fresh offers on pay and pensions as union prepares for second round of industrial action
Vice-provost for education will replace Alan Langlands at Yorkshire university
Ministry of Education forced to review decree that limits the number of researchers who can travel to events after outcry
UCU faces debate over whether to compromise on demands over pay, pensions and working conditions
Transition away from end-of-course exams may also increase staff workloads, says report
Academics studying gender-based violence highlight emotional impact of their work
Walkouts to escalate over February and March
Bristol deal also gives greater recognition to ¡®good citizenship¡¯ in promotion process and is seen as model for sector
New Capes president promoted teaching of ¡®intelligent design¡¯ as head of private religious university
Total number of union branches eligible to strike this year reaches 74
Employers¡¯ body says it has ¡®gone further than ever before¡¯ with latest offer, but union says it is ¡®some distance¡¯ from fulfilling staff demands
Academics call for restored government to give long-overdue attention to the sector, and to widen debate beyond tuition costs
English regulator says universities will struggle to reach goals if they focus on ¡°narrow funnel of 18- or 19-year-olds¡±
Chris Skidmore says UK must increase diversity of its international intake
Universities will come together to offer joint degree programmes and research projects
Academics claim that, as well as impoverishing some institutions, removal of number controls has led to overcrowding at other institutions
Open University head says that students should be randomly allocated if a university is oversubscribed
Institutions launch courses focused on top brands and spirits to boost international recruitment
UCL academic ¡®staggered by the levels of mistrust¡¯ shown as institutions ¡®over-comply¡¯ with ÍøÆØÃÅ Office policy
UCU report examines how academics on insecure contracts are ¡®vulnerable and open to exploitation¡¯
IE University in Madrid wanted to grow so, in a crowded city, it decided to build upwards
In an era of anti-expert populism, it is more important than ever to stand up for scientific truth. But it is also harder, coming with a high risk of personal attack. Anna McKie speaks to those who have paid a high price for their advocacy, and draws out the lessons for those who want to take up the cause
