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Former academic Joanna Newman is leading the British Library's efforts to engage universities in a high-tech era
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Appointments
The University of York has appointed David Duncan as its registrar and secretary. Having previously taught history at the universities of Natal and Witwatersrand in South Africa, Dr Duncan also...
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Key to nature's medicine chest lies in the desert's heart
A PhD student at Strathclyde is studying Bedouin lore to develop new drugs. Olga Wojtas reports
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HEA boss says rethink the relationship with students
Overhauling curriculums and assessment calls for 'engaged partnerships'. Rebecca Attwood writes
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Original features
The University of Oxford's new biochemistry building, designed by Hawkins/Brown architects, aims to achieve a new ethos of interdisciplinary working and to challenge public perceptions of the...
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Office size shows who measures up
The evolution of academic work space, a key status symbol, is being investigated. John Gill reportsThey may not have the executive salaries, company cars or expense accounts of high-flyers in other...
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News in brief
Research fundingWellcome cuts budget by £30mThe UK's biggest research-funding charity, the Wellcome Trust, has announced that it will cut its budget by £30 million in the face of the economic...
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20 years ago
Protestant graduates from Northern Ireland are more likely than Catholics to secure a job commensurate with their degrees, research shows. They also stand less chance of being unemployed. A survey...
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Overwhelming support for new model IP contracts
Universities and businesses back use of Lambert Agreements, says survey. Hannah Fearn reports
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EU says co-operation with industry is essential
Co-operation between universities and industry is the "cornerstone" of modern higher education, the European Commission has told academics and industry leaders.Addressing delegates at the European...
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Overseas briefing
United StatesLecturer linked to genocideA lecturer in Baltimore has been suspended from teaching duties after being accused of involvement in the Rwandan genocide. The allegations against Leopold...
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Uh-oh Canada: Obama pledge could win back researchers
Brain drain to north could reverse as cuts bite and US President commits to science. John Gill reports
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After exercise, time to reflect
With the final research assessment exercise over, Zoë Corbyn hears from key players about its merits, faults and lessons for shaping the Research Excellence Framework (REF). All spoke at the recent...
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Grant winners
RESEARCH COUNCILS UKRCUK has announced £12 million of funding for its science bridges scheme, which encourages collaborations between UK universities and institutions in China, India and the US. It...
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