Dumbing down fear over PhDs in science
The Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council has decided to penalise physics departments in which students take longer than average to submit their PhDs. But British physicists have warned...
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Chemical industry needs graduates
Demand in the chemical industry for production management graduates is expected to show strong growth over the next few years, according to a survey by the Chemical Industries Association. Vince...
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Inquiry after asbestos scare
Fifty staff and students at Leeds University were unknowingly exposed to white asbestos for a week before technicians realised the dangerous substance was contained in wall panels being refurbished...
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Watchdog to monitor GM foods
A national surveillance unit to monitor effects of genetically modified and other novel foods on human health could be on the cards. The unit is in the earliest stages of discussions by the Medical...
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Biotechnology commissions
* The government last week announced two new commissions to take a long-term view on biotechnology. The Human Genetics Commission will advise on applications of biotechnology in healthcare, while the...
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Boost for access to information
University, college and school libraries are joining forces with public libraries in Newport in a venture aimed at improving access to information and learning resources, writes Kam Patel....
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Museums body is 'old boys' club'
A survey of university museums has uncovered widespread disaffection with the University Museums Group, with many staff accusing it of being an "old boys' club" with "no grip on reality". The report'...
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Thief targets antique tomes
Hundreds of antique books, including early editions of works by Isaac Newton and Robert Boyle, have been stolen from Cambridge University and the London Library. Peter Fox, librarian at Cambridge,...
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Astronomy staff battle to protect Newall site
Major expansion plans at Cambridge University risk being scuppered by a 68-year-old land agreement in a row that is set to be judged by the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. A group of academics...
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Scottish colleges oppose CVCP restructuring plans
Tensions have emerged over Scotland's participation in restructuring proposals for a federated Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals. The head of Glasgow School of Art has described as "...
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World watch
The university in the capital of Burkino Faso has been closed following clashes between troops from the presidential guard and students demonstrating peacefully for action against the killers of a...
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OZ open learning merges
Australia's two "open universities" are to merge, creating the biggest tertiary organisation of its type in the country. The new body will offer off-campus courses to more than 16,000 students taking...
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Performance criteria slated
Vice-chancellors are concerned that government-sanctioned performance indicators will be used to construct league tables. Universities and colleges in England and Wales were sent their individual...
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Trainers welcome check on agency
University teacher trainers have hailed moves by the government to rein in the Teacher Training Agency's powers as the beginning of the end for the controversial agency. And they have quietly...
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Cambridge to recognise promotions
Cambridge University is expected to award long-awaited promotions to more than 200 academics, following the historic concession that staff promotions will in future be based on merit, not on budget...