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Elizabeth Newson, 1929-2014
A pioneering developmental psychologist and authority on childhood autism has died
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Q&A with Mark Pegg
We speak to the chief executive of the Leadership Foundation for Higher Education
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THE Scholarly Web - 20 March 2014
Weekly transmissions from the blogosphere
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To cut a long story short
The new MMU Novella Award will champion a form that continues to defy definition but which, says Robert Graham, prose fiction writers love
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Grant winners - 20 March 2014
Arts and Humanities Research CouncilAward winner: Davuit BrounInstitution: University of GlasgowValue: £417,502Models of authority: Scottish charters and the emergence of government 1100-1250Award...
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Gear up to head off STEM shortage
The UK’s engineering skills challenge is even more stark than some imagine: we need at least 800,000 more graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by 2020, not 100,000 (“Caught...
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Fashion has been stitched up
Its study is not frivolous, and it deserves academic recognition, says Sally Feldman
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Better careers guidance ‘will reduce dropout rates’
Universities should provide advice to prospective students, recommends BIS report
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News in brief - 20 March 2014
Research and developmentUK’s spend is below EU averageBritain’s spending on research and development as a proportion of gross domestic product fell in 2012, according to the latest figures. Data from...
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Alternative study models ‘causing real angst’ for universities
US courses are evolving to serve ‘post-traditional’ students, conference hears
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Save Willetts – new campaign
Persistent rumours that David Willetts, the universities and science minister, might soon lose his present post have prompted Professor Doug Gunter of our Politics Department to set up a “Save Dave”...
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Contract salary ranges for male and female academic staff 2012-13
The proportion of male academics earning in excess of £56,467 is more than double that of females
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University offers degree alongside football career
Football professionals involved in launch of Glyndwr Wrexham Football Academy
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Got value, or taken for a ride?
A shrinking unit of resource will make it harder for institutions to turn around perceptions of ‘value for money’