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THE LEVERHULME TRUSTRESEARCH PROGRAMME GRANTSHUMANITIESAward winner: Joanna StoryInstitution: University of LeicesterValue: £1,370,418The impact of diasporas in the making of Britain: evidence,...
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Blogconfidential: Body, not mind
Each week, Dr Margot Feelbetter poses a dilemma and offers advice for readers to respond to online. This week: Body, not mind
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Appointments
Anglia Ruskin UniversityShirley PickfordA lecturer from Anglia Ruskin University has netted a flexible working award for her online learning course. Shirley Pickford, who runs the university's BA in...
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Top countries in ENGINEERING
Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, January 2000–April 2010 CountryPapers CitationsImpact1Denmark4,368 31,725 7.262Switzerland10,00971,8337.183Belgium8,66453,7016...
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Islands of excellence should not drain funding streams
Internationally prestigious research must take priority, Dame Nancy Rothwell tells Paul Jump
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Great Danes dominate engineering citations
Denmark's engineering research is the strongest in the world, while England fails to make the top 10, according to a citations analysis.Thomson Reuters examined the average number of citations per...
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Bossing the relationship
Scholar offers insights to bolster communications between leaders and led. Cat Davies reports
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News in brief
Research standardsMatters of integrityThe UK needs a new system for research integrity that builds on its existing strengths, a review states. A report published last week by the UK Research...
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University of Worcester - Higher power
Research degree-awarding powers have been awarded to a university by the Privy Council following an assessment by the Quality Assurance Agency. The decision means that the University of Worcester can...
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University of St Andrews - Typical males
Scientists have discovered that male fish take bigger risks when they are breeding. Research carried out at the University of St Andrews found that when male sticklebacks are in a reproductive state...
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University of East Anglia - To catch a polluter
A discovery by scientists could make it possible in future to identify the source of banned chlorofluorocarbons being released into the atmosphere. Using mass spectrometers, researchers from the...
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University of Greenwich - Shipshape and Greenwich fashion
Thousands of people have taken part in a mass fire drill at sea. The University of Greenwich's Fire Engineering Safety Group boarded the Royal Caribbean international cruise ship Jewel of the Seas to...
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UHI Millennium Institute - Local decision-makers
A government consultation has opened to identify whether residents and businesses in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland believe they need a local university in their area. The consultation marks...
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Liverpool/Lincoln - Find the crib-biting point
"Crib-biting" and "wind-sucking" are being investigated by researchers. Experts from the University of Liverpool and the University of Lincoln are looking for horse owners to take part in their study...
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University of Glamorgan - Stars in their transatlantic eyes
Pupils are being encouraged to become the space scientists of the future via a project linking them with American students to explore the galaxy. The University of Glamorgan is pairing up local...