The long view 2
I was saddened to read of the death of Julian Ayer, stepson of philosopher A. J. Ayer, in the tsunami. I remember Julian as a kind and enthusiastic young lecturer at Middlesex Polytechnic in the...
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The long view 3
Readers can help victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami by donating old mobile phones and printer cartridges. We will give cash to the Disasters Emergency Committee for every mobile and cartridge that...
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Wind and fire
Having identified himself as formative in the initiation of talks between Sinn Fein and the Government, Simon Lee puts his alleged bridging of the two sections of what was then the Liverpool...
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Cause and effect
You fail to acknowledge the research evidence that suggests that academics blame their high levels of stress primarily on the rapid deterioration they perceive in their working conditions ("Breathe...
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Make a new date
Since wars and battles dominate "Dates for new diaries" ("Time to cruise in the past lane", January 7) and women are conspicuously absent, it should be pointed out that 2005 is also the 100th...
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Language barriers
Malcolm Cook was on target on the need to speak out against cuts in modern languages ("Features, December 24/31), but there are further points to be made. First, in our research assessment exercise-...
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And a time to heal...
Over four pages, The Times Higher explores the long-term impact of the Indian Ocean tsunami and examines what can be learnt from past natural disasters Can nature's wave of destruction help to unite...
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Arthur Clarke: Keep one eye on the sky and one on the sea
Over four pages, The Times Higher explores the long-term impact of the Indian Ocean tsunami and examines what can be learnt from past natural disasters The tsunami has brought its share of conspiracy...
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Self-centred West's narrow focus puts lives at risk
The study of tsunamis has been neglected because the national priorities of developed countries drive the international research agenda, says Costas Synolakis Before 1946, little was known of...
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Brutal heart of society shaken loose by the violence of nature
Over four pages, The Times Higher explores the long-term impact of the Indian Ocean tsunami and examines what can be learnt from past natural disasters The Santorini eruption 3,500 years ago, and its...
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Compassion reigns in a nation struck by horror
Over four pages, The Times Higher explores the long-term impact of the Indian Ocean tsunami and examines what can be learnt from past natural disasters After years of separatist unrest, Aceh...
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Global academic community rallies around relief effort
Over four pages, The Times Higher explores the long-term impact of the Indian Ocean tsunami and examines what can be learnt from past natural disasters US and ߣߣÊÓƵn institutions offer expert aid...
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Sri Lankan University Grants Commission Donations
Donations to the Sri Lankan University Grants Commission may be made to the Bank of Ceylon - Torrington Branch, Account No 004 530 800 755, Swift Code BCEYLKLX, Sort Code 453-7010. Donations to the...
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A heavenly home or oblivion?
Humanity is at a crossroads, says Michio Kaku. We can decide to unite in harnessing the power of the stars and thrive or we can succumb to primitive urges and self-destruct About 5,000 generations...
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Today's news
Architecture reprieved Cambridge's architecture department won a reprieve this week as the university authorities decided to restructure rather than close it completely. Six of the 17 academic staff...