Cries of eureka loudest at elite
Science Minister Lord Sainsbury chose his words carefully at the launch of EurekaUK, published by Universities UK last week. The booklet, detailing 100 discoveries that have changed the world, is...
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A yes, and no, man
For an insight into the musings of a vice-chancellor, look no further than chrisbrink. com. The website of the new Newcastle University head gives advice on "how to give orders" and "seven easy...
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Straightforward sex symbols
The Scottish Funding Council this week published a gender report with a cover featuring the symbols for male and female under the title "What's the issue?" The council's chief executive Roger McClure...
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Hacking - a force for good
Nerds and anoraks have been thrilled to hear that Abertay Dundee University is launching a degree in computer hacking. But Abertay stresses that the honours BSc is in "ethical hacking and...
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Dave Reay: guilt-free trip to conscientious consumption
THE FARMERS' MARKET, EDINBURGH Tucking into a large pork pie made with outdoor-reared meat, a friend of mine confessed: "This is the closest I get to substance abuse." For the multitude of people who...
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A Shaw favourite for a witty one-liner
His politics and analysis are out of fashion, but 150 years after his birth, George Bernard Shaw still makes us laugh, says Ivan Wise "I like flowers. I also like children, but I do not chop off...
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Get a quality hit without the help of Aunt Eunice
The best way to deal with the flawed journal peer-review system, says Abbott Katz, is to print everything and judge later Let's end the dithering over journal peer review. Let's turn the system on...
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We're not ready to sell out yet
If one positive thing came out of the pay dispute, it was that most universities refused to compromise on academic standards, says Bob Brecher It is hardly controversial to observe that we all have a...
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Set a course to make a packet
Business can be a creative and rewarding experience, so invest in your students by encouraging them to develop ideas, to take the initiative and to engage with the local community, suggests Harriet...
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Late nights, lattes and fast bananas
Name : Stewart Ross Age : 33 Job : Director of physical education/sport at Leeds University. Salary : No footballers' salary levels, I'm afraid. Education/ background : I did history and philosophy...
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Ask the panel
Worried about your employment, maternity, pension rights? Send your questions to The Times Higher advice panel. I have been told that although I have been on a fixed-term contract for more than four...
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Sort out casuals problem, says UCU
New law sets union on warpath, reports Claire Sanders Universities must shift casual staff to permanent contracts if they are to avoid a rash of tribunal cases, the University and College Union has...
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Who got that cash?
Confidence, perseverance and existing world-class facilities were the recipe for success in securing more than £800,000 for X-ray crystallography, according to Alex Slawin, professor of chemical...
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Scotland creates world hot spot on climate change
Edinburgh University is marking the launch of a £22 million Scotland-wide research pooling initiative by advertising 11 geosciences posts in The Times Higher . It is hoped the move will make Scotland...
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Commissioner Charlie McCreevy: Closing remarks at public hearing on future patent policy -- Public Discussion on Future Patent Policy in Europe
Brussels, 12 July 2006 Public Discussion on Future Patent Policy in Europe Brussels, 12 July 2006 Ladies and Gentlemen, Throughout the world, patent authorities have a difficult role. On the one hand...