In brief 1
It is sad to see that of all Rosalind Franklin's achievements and brilliance, it is her hand-sewing of a bikini that should form headline and caption material (Books, THES , July 19). The...
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In brief 2
John Wallace, the new principal of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, said: "I allow myself the luxury of being a prima donna every 18 months. It used to be a regular occurrence" (...
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In brief 3
Information about academics involved in the last research assessment exercise exercise and their publications is incomplete ("'Domesday book' lays bare the secrets of RAE 2001", THES , July 12). We...
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Marked problems 1
As a participant in the essay-marking study by Becky Francis, Barbara Read and Jocelyn Robson (Letters, THES , July 19), I do not agree that the data justify their concern that a "laissez-faire...
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Marked problems 2
Aside from the validity and reliability of marking, there are other biases. These include those associated with the student (sex, race, physical attractiveness), with the marker (personal prejudice,...
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Marked problems 3
Andrew Morgan's contention (Letters, THES , July 12) that those who mark "without reference to an agreed assessment scheme simply do not know what their job is" ignores that such schemes can be...
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Creating science based start-ups
Brussels, 24 July 2002 The Association of European science and technology transfer professionals (ASTP) will hold its annual seminar on 'Creating science based start-ups' in Zurich, Switzerland on 9...
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UK bioethics panel calls for tightening of DNA patent rules
Brussels, 24 July 2002 Stricter criteria should be applied to the granting of patents for human genes, according to a leading group of UK bio ethicists. A discussion paper issued by the Nuffield...
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Evaluation of institutions for technology transfer to enterprise - call for tenders
Brussels, 24 July 2002 The European Commission's Enterprise DG has issued a call for tenders for a study to evaluate dissemination and the quality of institutions involved in the technology transfer...
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Descartes prize entries doubled since 2001
Brussels, 24 July 2002 The number of hopefuls submitting projects for the Descartes prize has doubled since last year, and includes more candidate countries and more female project coordinators, the...
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"Edinburgh" patent limited after European Patent Office opposition hearing
Munich, 24 July 2002 Result of oral proceedings on the "Edinburgh" patent, held in Munich, 22 - 24 July The much-discussed "Edinburgh" patent is to be maintained in an amended form, so that it no...
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Researchers should become more involved in ethical issues - consultation
Brussels, 24 July 2002 Researchers should be made to sit on ethics committees with other citizens to tackle their lack of interest in ethical issues. This is one of the opinions expressed in response...
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Report of the R&D Expert Group on countering the effects of biological and chemical terrorism (Commission staff working paper dated 3 July)
Brussels, 24 July 2002 Full text 10 July 2002 from: the Secretary-General of the European Commission to: Mr Javier SOLANA, Secretary-General/High Representative Subject: Report of the R&D...
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Cambridge hosts workshop on FP6 and IT, funding instruments
Brussels, 24 July 2002 A workshop for research managers and administrators who already have some knowledge of the EU's Framework programmes will take place on 6 September in Cambridge, UK. The event...
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Commission invites study on broadband access in Europe
Brussels, 24 July 2002 The European Commission's Information Society DG has published an open call for tenders for a survey on 'development of broadband access in Europe'. The eEurope 2002 Action...