Edward Snowden to run for Glasgow rector
Edward Snowden is standing to become the next rector for the University of Glasgow.
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Universities threaten to dock day's pay over strike
Several universities are threatening to deduct a full day’s pay for anyone taking part in a two-hour walkout, a union has claimed
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Nerc research centres ‘safe from full privatisation’
The Natural Environment Research Council would not contemplate fully privatising its centres, its chief executive has pledged
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Bitcoin to be accepted by university for fee payment
The University of Cumbria has become the first UK institution to accept Bitcoin for the payment of tuition fees
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Tony Blair’s former private secretary to lead Catholic institution
A former private secretary to Tony Blair is to take over as head of a Catholic university college
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Crowdfunding ‘could threaten government investment’
The use of crowdfunding to finance research could be used by the government as an excuse to cut public spending, an expert has warned
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US research boosted in government settlement
Spending bill also contains open-access mandate for NIH research
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Sussex student protesters’ hearing collapses
Deputy vice-chancellor steps down from panel after claims of bias
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English king research is hip for Winchester
Pelvis fragment ‘could belong to King Alfred’
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Shellard backs bid to save student opportunity fund
A vice-chancellor has backed those fighting to save funding for poorer students that is under extra pressure now research money is said to be “safe”
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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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THE books podcast: Trevor Cox interview
Source: University of Salford, ManchesterDownload the podcastTrevor Cox, professor of acoustic engineering at the University of Salford, in conversation with ߣߣƵ books editor Karen...
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MP questions worth of degree
Frank Field points to comparison with pay for those working after apprenticeships
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Immigration policy to come under Lords microscope
Peers to look at whether damage is being done to universities
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Live stream: US president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama
Live stream has now endedAt 4:20pm (GMT) on 16 January 2014, US president Barack Obama and the first lady Michelle Obama addressed a White House summit on higher education.The event was set up to...