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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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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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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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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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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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UK Department of Trade & Industry: Application of valuation and appraisal techniques to DTI policies and projects - invitation to tender
London, 10 January 2005 Invitation to tender for DTI supported research terms of reference the application of valuation and appraisal techniques to DTI policies and projects Background 1. DTI...
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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...
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Appointments
Leeds College of MusicCharlie SiemA rising classical music star has added an academic post at an English institution to his accolades. Virtuoso violinist Charlie Siem has been named visiting...
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Passionate intensity
The best careers advice? Follow your enthusiasms, says Kevin Fong
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Please rank responsibly
Phil Baty reports on a declaration on world university league tables from a consortium of Latin American university rectors agreed in Mexico City
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Commissioner Janez Potocnik: European Technology Platforms: Developing Lead Markets - Seminar of Industrial Leaders of European Technology Platforms and Associated Representatives of National Authorit
Brussels, 5 July 2006 Seminar of Industrial Leaders of European Technology Platforms and Associated Representatives of National Authorities Brussels, 5 July 2006 Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a...
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KTP cut will harm economy
The Association for University Research and Industry Links, the largest knowledge-transfer practitioner-based association in Europe, is extremely concerned about the planned reduction in knowledge-...
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Caution: NHS work in progress
For six years the government has targeted the decline in UK health research. But a law putting GPs in charge of allocating local resources has left many clinicians fearing that those advances could...