Israel boycott survives just 3 days
The academic boycott of Israel agreed by lecturers' union Natfhe this week became defunct, just three days after it was agreed, writes Phil Baty. The boycott, agreed by delegates at Natfhe's...
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Delivery options
The UK's eight research councils and Research Councils UK have published their updated "delivery plans", outlining priorities up to 2008. The plans explain how each council intends to spend...
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Online for success
Leicester University has launched a resource to help academics carry out social science research online. Research by Clare Madge and Henrietta O'Connor on new parents' use of the web led to funding...
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Moscow cash bonus
UK universities involved in joint projects with Russian partners under the British Council administered Bridge scheme are to get an extra £1 million of UK funding, Bill Rammell, the Higher Education...
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Crackdown on activists
The High Court has granted a new injunction to protect staff, current and former students and contractors working for Oxford University from harassment by animal-rights activists. The latest judgment...
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King is crowned v-c
Aston University has named Julia King as its next vice-chancellor. Professor King, who succeeds Michael Wright, is presently Principal of the Faculty of Engineering at Imperial College London.
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N8 rivals gaining on Golden Triangle
Northern universities are confident that they can redraw the UK research map. Anna Fazackerley reports. Research-rich northern universities this week warned institutions in the Golden Triangle that...
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'If you are seen to have quality research, people start wanting to recruit your staff'
Sheffield may not have the glamour or the bank balance of cities in the South East, but when it comes to running a university this is not always a bad thing. "We've had to push harder because we are...
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Concern over bid to cut exams
De Montfort is again facing criticism after leaked e-mails show disquiet over attempts to reduce assessment. Phil Baty reports. De Montfort University was criticised this week as a leaked series of e...
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Part-timers merit equality
Work practices were key issues at Natfhe's final conference. Phil Baty reports. The fight against the "disgusting exploitation" of part-time and hourly paid lecturers will be a key priority of the...
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Call to use Fol to fight 'abuse' by managers
The University and College Union will turn to the Freedom of Information Act in a concerted campaign to hold university managers to account for "abusive management and financial practices". Delegates...
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Conference round-up
Natfhe delegates warned that the new University and College Union must continue to fight for the proper recognition of lecturers' "teaching and learning" activities following Natfhe's merger this...
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Going underground
Royal College of Art printmaking students are displaying their work in London Tube stations this week. Posters encompassing photography, drawing, etchings, collage, mixed media and digital techniques...
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£5K is limit for postgrad study
Review helps UK target 'hidden' students, writes Olga Wojtas. Most students contemplating postgraduate study are not willing to pay more than £5,000 a year in fees, according to research. The survey...
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Winners will stand out from the crowd
Higher Education Institution of the Year It was testimony to the many strengths of the UK university sector that last year judges found this a tough category to call. Eventually, it was the sheer...