Union politics impaired pay battle, paper says
Ordinary members of the academic unions were let down by poor tactics and bad planning in last year's pay dispute because senior union officials were too focused on the manoeuvring for power in the...
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ArtAnarchist Modernism: Art, Politics, and the First American Avant-Garde. By Allan Antliff, assistant professor of art history, University of Alberta. Chicago University Press, £23.00. ISBN...
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Commission Vice-President Günter Verheugen: Biotechnology’s Contribution to an Innovative and Competitive Europe, Concluding Session of the European Track
Lyon, April 14, 2005 Concluding Session of the European Track Lyon, April 14, 2005 Ladies and Gentlemen, The impact of life sciences on our economies and societies will be substantial. We are...
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ASD welcomes moves towards space policy but urges additional funding mechanisms
Brussels, 01 Jun 2005 ASD, the aerospace and defence industries association of Europe, has welcomed the Commission's recent communication on the creation of a European Space Policy, but emphasised...
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Appointments
After working at Wigan Athletic Football Club, Heinz and British Airways, Colin Grethè has joined the University of Abertay Dundee as its head of human resources. He lists his interests as travel,...
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Good tourist, bad tourist
The evils of mass tourism have been overstated and the ethical benefits of ecotourism missold, says Jim Butcher. We should stop feeling guilty and start enjoying our precious time off. In the new...
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Commissioner Viviane Reding: Pay-as-you-use Computing Power for All – Europe and the Key Role of Grid Technology, European Grid Technology Day - 'Building a European Research Area for Grids and a Comp
Brussels, 31 May 2005 Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very pleased to be here today to share with you my views on the steps that need to be taken to stimulate a European Research Area for Grid...
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EP Briefing 25-28 September 2006: Support for nanosciences if managed ethically (own-initiative)
Strasbourg, 20 Sep 2006 The Industry Committee welcomes an action plan by the European Commission for a safe, integrated and responsible strategy for nanosciences and nanotechnologies for the period...
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Young put off cancer study
Lack of long-term funding deters new scientists from careers in UK cancer research. Rebecca Attwood reports. Too many young scientists in the UK are asking why anyone would choose a career in...
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The book of the week: Castles, Battles and Bombs
What price victory? Huw Dixon weighs the odds
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Looking for the wow factor
Universities want eye-catching iconic buildings that capture the spirit of academic endeavour, involve the community and aid recruitment. Esther Oxford surveys the results, from glass walls to grass...
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European biomass conference and exhibition
Brussels, 28 Jun 2005 The 14th European biomass conference and exhibition, with the sub-heading 'Biomass for energy, industry and climate protection', will be held from 17 to 21 October in Paris,...
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Who got that job?
Kate Dodd Director of student life, Birmingham University Advertised in The Times Higher, March 14, 2005 Birmingham University's decision to appoint a director of student life shows just how far...
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It was never perfect, but it was my dream job
Since taking up my chair at Leicester University in 1977, I have had three invitations to consider offers of senior management positions in multinational companies. Although I knew and admired...
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Commissioner Janez POTOCNIK: Working together for the Europe of knowledge, EUREKA Inter-Parliamentary Conference
Den Haag, 26 and May, 2005 Honourable Ministers, Members of Parliament, Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank the Dutch Parliament and the EUREKA Chairmanship for inviting me to speak at this...