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Modem love
'Cyberpsychologist' Mark Griffiths studies the addicts and adepts of online dating and gambling. Melanie Newman reports
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Appointments
Mohan Munasinghe has been appointed director-general of the Sustainable Consumption Institute at the University of Manchester. He will take up the role from September. Currently vice-chair of the...
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Employers 'stuck in 1970s' over co-funding
V-c says industry is quick to criticise universities, but slow to engage with them. John Gill reports
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Perils of persuading people to part with cash
The instability of the personality-driven world of university fund- raising was discussed at the European conference of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (Case) this week,...
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US academic seeks million-dollar prize for harnessing eye energy
Psychologist has made special goggles to trap electromagnetic signals. Melanie Newman reports
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Flying eye
It may look like something the Wright brothers might have knocked up a century ago, but don't be fooled. The autonomous aerial vehicle is a state-of-the-art flying robot that could mean the...
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Imperial College London - Business school changes name
The Tanaka Business School at Imperial College London - named after its businessman benefactor, Gary Tanaka, who donated £ million for its construction - has changed its name to Imperial College...
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University of Bradford - Soldier's body unearthed
A team of archaeologists has found the body of a First World War soldier while undertaking an archaeological dig in Belgium. The soldier, identified as an Australian, was wearing full battle uniform...
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University of Hertfordshire - Mixing music with Mammon
Business-related content is to be increased in all music degrees offered by the University of Hertfordshire from the next academic year. The decision follows the success of the Music Industry and...
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University of Teesside - Call for soccer widows
As the football season kicks off, a researcher at the University of Teesside is gearing up for a busy season. Sports studies lecturer Kevin Dixon wants to hear from so-called "football widows or...
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Rothamsted Research Institute - Unknown bug found on eBay
A new insect species has been discovered on eBay by a researcher at the Rothamsted Research Institute. Richard Harrington acquired the fossilised insect, an aphid, for £20 from an eBay vendor in...
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University of Edinburgh - Kids beat computer
Why is a three-year-old toddler better at recognising everyday objects than the world's most powerful supercomputer? This will be among the questions addressed by Chris Bishop, a computer scientist...
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University of Birmingham - Would-be officers enrol
Up to 50 students sponsored by the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces will be joining the University of Birmingham to study science and engineering. The university is one of six institutions...
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University of Aberdeen - Open day is a squeeze
Free hugs have been on offer this week to the 5,000 prospective students and their families attending an open day at the University of Aberdeen. Duncan Taylor, in the fourth year of an English and...