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GermanyNo short-changing young scholarsYoung professors in Germany should be paid a salary matching that given to civil servants of similar rank and responsibility in other sectors, a court has ruled...
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Now everyone will know that Cornell means business
Expanding into the Big Apple provides a platform for high-tech start-ups. John Morgan reports
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Think global or stay local? Finnish sector weighs its options
Unease with internationalisation echoes growing concerns in other Nordic nations. Ed Dutton reports
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Off-script email leads to suit centred on bad handwriting
Student claims lack of promised dyslexia support cost him a first-class degree. Jack Grove writes
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News in brief
Private facilities partnershipsUPP seals £57m contractA private company that specialises in long-term multi-million-pound deals to build and run student facilities has extended its reach in the...
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Let's take their words on that
David Matthews reports on debate about whether claiming students' IP rights could halt plagiarism
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Grant winners
LEVERHULME TRUSTPhilip Leverhulme PrizesThese prizes, worth £70,000 each, are awarded to outstanding scholars who have made a substantial and recognised contribution to their field of study.Astronomy...
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Preliminary to reading
Students often struggle to access material on reading lists. To avoid that, lecturers should talk to librarians first, says Nick Bevan
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Leader - Opening up: a can of worms
Les Ebdon's appointment and arguments about open courseware show that access remains a political hot potato
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QAA in the dark on 63 of 94 private providers
Most institutions receiving SLC funds have had no quality review. John Morgan reports
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Ebdon's 'nuclear option' could be challenged
Les Ebdon could face a legal challenge from universities if he tries to use the "nuclear option" of capping their tuition fees because they are failing to recruit enough students from poor...
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Spin doctor pays call to ailing LCC
Max Clifford discussed reputation with college head after row over resignation. David Matthews writes
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'Dangerous' bird flu research available to all
Two leading scientific journals are likely to publish in full two controversial papers detailing a new version of the bird flu virus that may be transmissible between humans despite a US federal...
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Arts and humanities offer Hobson's choice
Budget-driven cuts mean language studies are now unavailable in some regions. Simon Baker reports
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Reforms may make master's degrees unviable
Debts of £65,000 seen as 'huge disincentive' to further study in Stem subjects. Paul Jump writes