Appointments
University of LincolnJohn DrakakisJohn Drakakis, the new visiting professor of English studies at the University of Lincoln, said he was "flattered" to be offered the role. Professor Drakakis, who is...
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Bayrou promises to include all views at launch of strategy talks
Talks on the future of the university system have got under way at the French education ministry, where all representative bodies, unions, committees and associations have been invited to help draw...
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Campus round-up
University of SheffieldHow richly sums have decked theeFestive mathematics students have created a formula for the perfectly decorated Christmas tree. Members of the University of Sheffield's maths...
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Planetary attraction
Ken Pounds ponders whether the Mars Science Laboratory's success will revive public interest in going boldly where no one has gone before
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Appointments
Liverpool Hope UniversityFrank Cottrell BoyceThe newly appointed professor of reading and communication at Liverpool Hope University joked that his first thought when he was offered the job was: "...
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Flying down to Rio fuels new North-South romance
Canada seeks long-term relationship with growing higher education superpower. Jon Marcus reports
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EPSRC rolls out 31 shapes but puts off decisions on the difficult subjects
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council has deferred until the end of March more decisions on which areas of mathematics and physical sciences will grow or shrink.
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News in brief
Undergraduate retentionLet them know they're not aloneCreating "a culture of belonging" within universities is the key to improving student retention, a study has indicated. The recommendation was...
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Excellence - but those missing out don't see it that way
Germany's elite programme has some Länder up in arms. Frances Mechan-Schmidt reports
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Funding cuts leave agricultural college in need of new cash cow
Harper Adams typifies the uncertain financial future faced by specialist institutions. John Morgan writes
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Steady hand needed on the tiller as UCL charts global waters
Malcolm Grant's successor must look abroad while keeping an eye on home. Elizabeth Gibney reports
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THE 100 Under 50: Speed from a standing start
Free from tradition and baggage, a wave of upstarts are challenging their elders. Phil Baty investigates
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Campus round-up
University of LiverpoolAnger managementGetting angry at work may not usually be the route to a promotion, but research suggests that in one industry it is a vital part of getting the job done. The...
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Biotechnology Strategy and action plan (Extract from Commission press release on preparations for the Competitiveness Council of 26 Nov)
Brussels, 25 th November 2002 The Council is expected to adopt conclusions, a road-map of actions ahead, providing for specific measures, priorities, an indication of responsibilities and a timetable...
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Fighting in defence of sector
I was pleased to see Sally Hunt's rebuttal ("Fighting the good fight", 10 November) of your recent editorial "Bread, not political poses" (3 November). Especially timely was her reminder that the...