Laws of the academic jungle
What’s it all about? The winner of the THE Lord Dearing Lifetime Achievement Award has distilled ten facts of university life to share
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Global ambitions drive UK institutions
India and China top list of potential partners as universities race to expand, report says
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The insecure scholar: On the subject of my future, I should have kept quiet
A discussion with the head of department proves a mistake
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‘Double fees and let banks provide loans’
Report argues that move would increase sector’s reservoir of private funds. Melanie Newman reports
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Opinion: Get more eyes on your site
Russell Stannard, a THE Award winner for his work with ICT, offers practical tips on how to increase the visibility of a website with your open education resources
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Website ban for academic bailed on harassment charges
Ex-Kingston lecturer faces six months’ jail if found guilty. Melanie Newman reports
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The Philosophical Baby: What Children's Minds Tell Us About Truth, Love, and the Meaning of Life
It is misleading to deny adults' continuities with their remarkable offspring, says Barbara Jacobs
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? = Review forthcomingBUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT- Electronic Markets: Benefits, Costs and RisksEdited by Craig Standing, professor of strategic information management, Edith Cowan University. Palgrave...
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Book of the week: Am I Making Myself Clear?
Kathy Sykes finds much good advice, despite a disdain of the public
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University of Aberdeen - Unhealthy diet
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have called for volunteers to help them understand exactly how fruit and vegetables protect against cancer and heart disease. The study will look at the...
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Glasgow School of Art - In fashion
Fashion design is cementing its place in the curriculum at the Glasgow School of Art with new undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in the discipline. Undergraduates can now apply for an...
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University of Dundee - Good Samaritans under scrutiny
Students from the University of Dundee are working with a Scottish disability charity to examine why people volunteer and what makes them continue to offer their time. Postgraduate students studying...
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Durham University - You take the high land ..
Southern Ireland, Wales and eastern England are sinking while Scotland is rising, according to researchers at Durham University. A "coastland map" produced by scientists at the university and...
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The Open University/UHI - Collaborative process
The outgoing heads of two institutions have announced plans for closer collaboration. Brenda Gourley, who recently stepped down as vice-chancellor of The Open University, and Bob Cormack, retiring...
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University of East London - Marking the occasion
Cherie Blair has formally opened the University of East London's Sir John Cass School of Education. The barrister, campaigner and wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair was met by UEL's chair of...