Simplify scholarships system 1
In the ongoing debate about top-up fees, one misguided aspect of the government's plans is in danger of being overlooked. Research and practical experience show that students from families with no...
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Simplify scholarships system 2
Queen's University Belfast's position on student financing is not as you report ("Prospect of English fees spreads fear of hardship", THES , October 17). It welcomes the government's acceptance that...
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Simplify scholarships system 3
I do not support top-up fees being set at the highest level as reported in the profile of Simon Lee, my successor at Leeds Metropolitan University (In the news, THES , September 19). The university's...
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Publish and be damned 1
Roger Brown, Geoffrey Alderman and many others miss the point about publication of external examiner reports on the web ("Peer review rejig axed in crisis fear", THES , October 24). By openly...
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Middlesex offers cash to top students Middlesex University is to offer annual bursaries of £1,000 for bright students in an early indication of the marketplace tactics likely to arise if the...
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Recommendations from EURAB Working Groups 4 and 11, New Activities Report (links)
Brussels, 29 Oct 2003 EURAB Report of Activities 2001-2003 New recommendations report from the Working Group 4: The European Research Council (ERC) - A Possible Implementation Model (oct. 2003) New...
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Political mud slinging pays, claim psychologists
Brussels, 29 Oct 2003 Arnold Schwarzenegger's latest incarnation as the 'governator' out to clean up dirty Californian politics was a textbook example of effective political advertising in action, a...
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Nobel Prize distribution is evidence of US brain gain, claims study
Brussels, 29 Oct 2003 Scientific dominance by the US and the related decline of science in Europe is demonstrated by the changing pattern of Nobel Laureates' nationality, claims a new report by the...
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International collaboration confirms 'dark energy' theory of the cosmos
Brussels, 29 Oct 2003 Astronomers have drawn up the most detailed map of the Universe to date, which they claim proves beyond doubt the omnipresence of 'dark energy' throughout the cosmos. The three...
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Research infrastructures: centres of exchange, training and excellence for the ERA
Brussels, 29 Oct 2003 EU Commissioner for Research Philippe Busquin will attend an international conference on 'research infrastructures: centres of exchange, training and excellence for the European...
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Brussels hosts world exhibition on innovation, research and technology
Brussels, 29 Oct 2003 The world exhibition on innovation, research and technology will take place from 11 to 16 November in Brussels. The 'Brussels Eureka' event will bring together researchers,...
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Draft MoU for the Implementation of a European Concerted Research Action Designated as COST Action A27 "Human Rights, Peace and Security in EU Foreign Policy" (link)
Brussels, 29 Oct 2003 Full text of Document 286/03 Suite of documents 286/03 Subject: Draft Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of a European Concerted Research Action designated as...
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Draft MoU for the Implementation of a European Concerted Research Action Designated as COST Action E39 "Forests, Trees and Human Health and Wellbeing" (link)
Brussels, 29 Oct 2003 Full text of Document 287/03 Suite of documents 287/03 Subject: Draft Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of a European Concerted Research Action designated as...
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Draft MoU for the Implementation of a European Concerted Research Action Designated as COST Action E40 "Innovative Utilisation and Products of Large Dimensioned Timber" (link)
Brussels, 29 Oct 2003 Full text of Document 288/03 Suite of documents 288/03 Subject: Draft Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of a European Concerted Research Action designated as...
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Draft MoU for the Implementation of a European Concerted Research Action Designated as COST Action 727 "Measuring and Forecasting Atmospheric Icing on Structures" (link)
Brussels, 29 Oct 2003 Full text of Document 283/03 Suite of documents 283/03 Subject: Draft Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of a European Concerted Research Action designated as...