University of Salford - An ill-advised pause?
Moves to tighten the copyright laws protecting musicians may "lock away" the country's musical heritage, a conference at the University of Salford heard. The conference, held last week, was hosted by...
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Floating fantasy
This ethereal figure is part of a summer exhibition celebrating the talent of students at the Royal College of Art.The sculpture, called Dreamcatcher, is the work of MPhil student Marilene Oliver,...
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Dispute over supervision of competing studentships
Scholars object to limits placed on their freedom to supervise external PhDs. Melanie Newman reports
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Original features
The sweeping curves and reflective glass of the six-storey Marjorie and Arnold Ziff Building ensure it is a powerful presence at the main gateway to the University of Leeds.The £16 million building...
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The usual suspects reign supreme
Broadsheets in broad agreement on Oxbridge excellence again this year, writes Rebecca Attwood
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Overseas briefing
United StatesSurgeon in conflict-of-interest rowA US senator's campaign against alleged conflicts of interest among researchers has thrown the spotlight on a surgeon at the University of California,...
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Chinese economy needs 'huge' investment in student talent
Increasing demand for university places is not being met. Phil Baty reports from Hong Kong
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Biting the complaint bullet
Dissatisfaction among PhD students is growing but there is help for institutions willing to learn how to deal with it. Zoe Corbyn reports
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Grant winners
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH RESEARCHThe NIHR's Health Technology Assessment programme produces independent research information on the effectiveness, costs and broader impact of healthcare...
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Inspired by EU
Alastair Sim, Universities Scotland's new head, hopes his European experience will help safeguard his country's institutions
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Appointments
The University of Wales, Lampeter has named Medwin Hughes vice-chancellor, as part of plans to merge the institution with Trinity University College to create the University of Wales: Trinity Saint...
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Policy is bane of the able
Durham University's Chris Higgins and Anthony Forster question the wisdom of limits on the number of admissions
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Top research fronts for 2008
Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, Research Fronts, 2003-2008
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The week in higher education
Ed Balls, like many MPs, is in hot water over his expenses claims. Alongside the schools secretary's controversial claim for two Remembrance Day wreaths is another disputed claim, this time for a...
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Students' campaigns take some ugly turns
Academics complain of 'bullying' tactics in battles over teaching quality. Melanie Newman writes