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Commission creates expert group on women in industrial research
Brussels, 23 January 2002 A new expert group on women in industrial research, the STRATA-ETAN group, met for the first time on 22 January by the European Commission's Research DG. The group aims to...
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Young universities’ secrets of success
Five youthful institutions that have jettisoned tired thinking are blazing their own paths ahead
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Overseas placements for half of De Montfort students
University plans to give graduates more international experience
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The UK's 100 leading practising scientists
A list of the UK’s 100 leading practising scientists has been published to highlight the many talents of this diverse community
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Concern at proposed passport checks by landlords
Home Office bid would set huge hurdles for overseas students seeking private rentals, warns UKCISA
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AstraZeneca cuts UK headcount and moves to Cambridge
In a further demonstration of the lure of the so-called golden triangle, pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca has announced plans to relocate its UK-based research and development activities from Cheshire...
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News in brief - 7 November 2013
Science fundingByrne fired up over ring-fencingThe capital element of the science budget should be ring-fenced to avoid the risks of “announcement-based politics”, according to Labour’s new shadow...
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Research intelligence - Northern apprentice aims to become master
Huddersfield fosters entrepreneurial and academic excellence side by side. Paul Jump writes
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The spirit of enterprise is everywhere at Huddersfield
Entrepreneurial and academic excellence are pursued side by side, and the dividends are clear to see
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Student retention software comes under microscope
By Carl Straumsheim, for Inside Higher Ed
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Is the MBA still an express ticket to the top?
Some people feel the degree got them where they are today, others query its worth in a fast-changing global scene, says Peter Bartram
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News in brief - 3 October 2013
Knowledge transferSharpening the scalpelDavid Willetts, the universities and science minister, met with business leaders and academics at the University of Leeds last week to discuss the government’s...
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Critics sceptical that EPSRC will act on review findings
Report calls for a more ‘transparent and inclusive’ structure, but scientists await council’s response
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News in brief - 18 April 2013
European Access NetworkWorld-widening participation aidA global network of students, academics, politicians and business leaders has been launched with the aim of promoting access to university for...