Derivative formula: Dutch plan ban on pure speculation
Academy’s use of financial instruments worries politicians. Martin Mevius reports
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University of LuxembourgLudwig NeysesA University of Manchester academic has been appointed vice-president for research at the University of Luxembourg. Ludwig Neyses, currently chair in medicine and...
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Saving US higher education looks a taxing proposition
Universities hope California’s referendum on state funding may set a precedent. Jon Marcus writes
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Appliance of social science
Joined-up thinking across theory and practice could revolutionise our public services, says Jonathan Shepherd
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Predictive text and the surprising shape of things to come
Well, we didn’t see that coming but Patrick McGhee did: the v-c consults the oracle and offers his forecast for the year ahead
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Overseas presence at top of Riordan's agenda for Cardiff
New v-c of Wales’ research powerhouse is keen to sharpen focus on China, writes David Matthews
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News in brief
United StatesBrains trustA businessman has pledged $200 million (£123 million) to a US university to establish an institute for neuroscience research. Mortimer Zuckerman, chairman and co-founder of...
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A very special Happy New Year from people you hardly know
Yes, that's right. In an exciting new venture, we are devoting this edition of The Poppletonian to New Year messages from some of those loyal servants of the university who labour away without the...
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Leader: 'Perfect on paper' may lack spark
Universities need to hire the best people for the job, but demanding PhDs from all is not the way to do it
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Doctoral-level thinking: non-PhDs need not apply
Third of sector expects staff to hold qualification, FoI request shows. Elizabeth Gibney reports
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QAA pursues no-risk legal strategy with support from taxpayer guaranteed
The Quality Assurance Agency will be bailed out by the taxpayer if it is sued by a private college that fails an inspection, it has emerged.
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Don't you kids know who I am?
‘Probably the most significant medieval historian’ rounds on absentee students. Paul Jump writes
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Troubling FX as Falmouth forces staff to go private
Unions protest over transfer of academic support services to external firm. Jack Grove reports
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Insurance against UK Border raids 'essential'
The UK higher education sector has concluded that an insurance scheme to guarantee international students a fees refund or alternative places should their course or university close down is “...