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Business collaborationsJoint benefits explainedA new study will aim to develop a "deeper understanding" of why companies collaborate with universities. Sponsored by the research councils, the Council...
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Open access will get another look
Research councils to revisit issue after study shows policies having little impact. Zoe Corbyn writes
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Daytime TV: England at a canter
Elements of the national character are revealed to Gary Day through Hartlepool, horses and honeybees
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Using mobile phones while driving - a timely reminder
Many readers will have seen the recent press coverage surrounding an individual who was jailed for sending texts while driving before a fatal crash occurred. The individual received a custodial...
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Top research fronts in the social sciences
Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 2003-2008
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30 April 2009
Measuring the unmeasurable - Is it possible to pinpoint research’s economic impact?
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Can Star Wars save job cuts at London Met?
Campaigning staff at London Metropolitan University have turned to “the Force” for help in fighting hundreds of job cuts at their institution.A spoof scene from Star Wars has been posted on YouTube,...
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Bullied Blogger: ‘I need to do something to get me out of this hole’
20 April: I was shocked by the pre-disciplinary report sent last Friday. I feel I am a fool to have thought that the pro vice-chancellor for law and social sciences was in any way going to give a...
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Ucea makes 0.3 per cent pay offer
Employers’ organisation says move is ‘realistic, responsible and credible’ in the prevailing economic conditions. Melanie Newman reports
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Edinburgh students reward best teachers
Eusa awards ceremony recognises the top of the pedagogic pops. Rebecca Attwood reports
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UCU to ballot for strike action
Ucea ‘bewildered’ as move is announced less than halfway through an agreed timetable for negotiations. Melanie Newman reports
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Terror suspects on student visas released without charge
All of the men arrested earlier this month under the auspices of the Terrorism Act 2006 have been released without charge, but most have been handed over to the immigration authorities. Twelve men...
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Disappointment greets Budget announcement
No new money for places or researchUniversities must fight for grantsSavings demanded from research councils and institutions£50m for Technology Strategy Board Any hope that more money may be made...
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Canonical texts: are these the most influential books ever written?
Are you obsessed with a 'baggy monster' or has a photocopied pamphlet sparked your passion for a whole new area of research? To kick off our new weekly series, leading scholars explain which books...
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Book of the week: Architecture Depends
A call for architects to rejoin the messy world delights Flora Samuel