Poor relations
The public relations department at University College London must have been sorely tempted to turn on its master following a recent restructuring shock from provost Sir Derek Roberts. Sir Derek's...
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It's raining beer
Half-hoping for rain this weekend are the more convivial spirits at Dartington College of Arts, whose graduation ceremony is held tomorrow. Not out of any desire to do a happy occasion down, but with...
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Mile-high hazards
Before you complain about the poor quality of your in-flight meal or lack of leg room when next jetting round the world, spare a thought for the flight attendants who face numerous health hazards...
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Water works
Alumnus to be proud of No:73 is that consummate quangocrat, Brandon Gough, chairman of the Higher Education Funding Council for England. He recently attained the unique distinction for a HEFCE chief...
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Firms favour director dons
Non-executive directorships and paid sabbaticals are among a package of incentives companies could put together for university lecturers to help higher education produce the kinds of graduates...
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MRC rethinks research
The Medical Research Council is planning to rethink its clinical research in response to changes in research and development in the National Health Service. The MRC is re-evaluating its involvement...
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UCL fears growing state role
University College London has threatened to boycott higher education quality assurance proposals amid fears that they will boost state control at the expense of institutions' academic freedom. UCL...
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Scots tell Dearing 'no top-ups'
Scottish principals have come out strongly against top-up fees in their submission to the Dearing inquiry into higher education. But they warn that if the Government does not put a moratorium on...
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Students take to the airwaves
British student radio does not have a proud history compared with the United States. There stations are vibrant, professional operations, while here they are mostly low-budget, part-time outfits that...
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CV query man goes on leave
A Durham University college principal whose work permit application and Who's Who entry contained misleading information is to take leave of absence. Duane Arnold, principal of St Chad's college,...
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Day care 'does not harm children'
A right-wing think-tank that advised mothers to stay at home for the sake of their children's development ignored research showing that day care can have beneficial long-term effects, psychology...
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Egg racers and paint makers get SET
Instrument makers and circus performers are among 61 winners this week of Royal Society grants for activities during the 1997 National Week of Science, Engineering and Technology. In total Pounds 80,...
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Exiles' move to Britain was 'comfortable'
The 40th anniversary of the Hungarian rising finds some of the intellectuals who fled to Britain after the Soviet invasion still active in academic life. A recently completed study of their...
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Serpent is core of a religion
The Rainbow Serpent painted by ߣߣÊÓƵn Aborigines could be the world's oldest religious icon, new research has revealed. A study in the Arnhem Land region of the Northern Territory found the...
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Depression deeper than we think
Half of all depression in patients visiting their family doctors goes undiagnosed, according to the early results of a psychiatric study carried out at Southampton University. This revelation was...