NUS opts for moderate voices and choices over Left turns
Cooler heads prevail at the student union's annual convention, reports Sarah Cunnane
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Irrational numbers
John Hearn and Alan Robson urge universities to refocus on the reality of individual missions, not rankings' absurd lists
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Time to spread their wings
To keep up with the global sector's rising stars, the UK must encourage its young to study abroad, says Martin Davidson
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Vietnam the first target for Seoul searchers
John Morgan reports from South Korea's capital on plans to establish an overseas campus
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Trinity College Dublin - Creative network
Diversification, integration and digital innovation are key to sustaining arts and humanities research, say Trinity College scholars. Maeve O'Lynn reports
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Campus round-up
Bath Spa UniversityWeighing Jade's legacyThe impact on young women of the media coverage of reality-TV star Jade Goody's battle with cervical cancer is being investigated by researchers. Academics at...
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The Week in Higher Education
Ever read a quote and felt a sense of déjà vu? On 2 February, the University and College Union's general secretary, Sally Hunt, said the latest cuts to be outlined were "yet another slap in the face...
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Tiny departmental steps to cutting costs without the axe's dread fall
Business technique reduces spending and boosts efficiency, advocates claim. Hannah Fearn writes
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Research intelligence: Getting more 'D' out of R&D
Labour plans a series of innovation centres to exploit the commercial benefits of UK research. Hannah Fearn reports
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Those Who Work, Those Who Don't: Poverty, Morality, and Family in Rural America
At last a work that unpacks the reality of US rural poverty, writes Rebekah Peeples Massengill
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Sciences de la vie et biotechnologie - conclusions du Conseil: Industry Council, 6 June 2002
Luxembourg, 7 June 2002 The Council adopted Conclusions on Biotechnology (Doc. Ref. 8917/02) that address the development of life sciences and biotechnology in Europe. Commissioner Liikanen welcome...
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The elephant in the scheme
Stephen Cowley and Susan Cooper hope employers do not see pension reform solely as a cost-cutting opportunity
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THE World Rankings set for release on 16 September
Seventh annual survey draws on robust new methodology and 13 performance indicators. Phil Baty reports
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Turn on, tune in, don't drop out
The first months at university are critical for a happy student experience. Indeed, so crucial are they that they are arguably a key focus of QAA reviews. Sarah Cunnane reports
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Research intelligence - Message from our sponsor: time to 'shape' UK research
Budget restrictions mean the EPSRC has to prioritise, its chief tells Paul Jump