Mad dogs and Englishwomen
The traditional "Brits-abroad" approach to tanning, which tends to leave holidaymakers lobster-red, is a key risk factor for skin cancer. Researchers at the University of Leeds studied the genetic...
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GuildHE chair gives ministers an academic reality check
Many ideas floated by government are already in place, says v-c of Bucks New. Simon Baker writes
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Odds and quads
These three Aztec-style sculptures stand guard in the inner square of what was once Salford Technical College and is now part of the University of Salford.When the building, which is now the Faculty...
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THE World University Rankings
We can expect some big-name institutions to take a hit in the new World University Rankings.Why? Because the rankings we will publish this autumn will be based less on subjective opinion and more on...
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Tory rift with sociologists threatens 'Big Society'
David Cameron must overcome bitter Thatcherite legacy. Hannah Fearn reports
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News in brief
IndiaBid to revive ancient universityA leading economist is involved with plans to revive what some describe as the world's oldest university. Amartya Sen - Lamont university professor and professor...
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10 rules for a successful long-distance relationship
Academics and administrators from nine nations back research guidelines. Sarah Cunnane reports
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California postdocs win better employment terms
After 18 months of wrangling, postdoctoral researchers have finally reached an agreement with the University of California over a contract of employment that they hope will set standards for postdocs...
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Grant winners
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Blog confidential: Clearing the absent mind from overload
Each week, Dr Margot Feelbetter poses a dilemma and offers advice for readers to respond to online. This week: Clearing the absent mind from overload
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Appointments
Harvard UniversityDariusz GoreckiA "disciple" of molecular medicine is making a pilgrimage to Harvard University for a Fulbright distinguished scholar fellowship in the department of pathology....
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Practise what you teach - it's good business
They have already faced criticism for promoting a culture of greed and recklessness that precipitated the global economic crisis, but now business schools have been branded "laggards" in their own...
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Sector link-ups must mind the cultural gap
Research reveals positives and pitfalls for Sino-UK university joint ventures. John Morgan reports
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SNP urged to re-evaluate fees
Opposition calls on Holyrood to consider option in wake of Budget report. Hannah Fearn reports
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News in brief
Academic publishingTitle takes on provocative roleThe first editorial board of the journal Hypotheses in the Life Sciences has been appointed. The title was set up by editor William Bains, a...