Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Leading article: Wizard of Oz

Wednesday 07 February 2007 20:00 EST
Comments

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

The arrival of another Antipodean to take the helm of a British university is good news. Malcolm Gillies, who will take over at City University in the summer of this year, has experience of working at leading institutions in both Australia and America and will bring fresh eyes to the business of running a university. In particular, his experience of forming international partnerships at Australian National University, and of fundraising at Yale, should help to turn City into a better-funded global competitor. And his criticisms of British attitudes to research assessment should help to inform the debate about this contentious issue.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in