A new wildlife documentary course at the University of Salford will be the first of its kind in Europe. Among the teachers on the postgraduate course will be Paul Reddish, a BBC producer who has...
The famous Jodrell Bank Observatory has been put up for sale on auction website eBay. "Potential buyers among you are advised that you'll have to collect Jodrell Bank in person, but that once you've...
A rock band featuring a business school lecturer has released a widely acclaimed debut album.The Eruptors' Bad Time to Be Having a Good Time features Alex Gillett, a part-time lecturer at the...
Funders are pledging £16.5m in the highly topical field of applied infection research, reports Zoe Corbyn
Natural Environment Research Council- Award winner: Terry BrownInstitution: University of ManchesterValue: £341,450Single or multiple trajectories for the spread of maize cultivation into South...
At 65, Sheila Rowbotham is fighting for her job and for a new wave of feminism, says Melanie Newman
Government proposals to redefine and promote innovation mark a major step forward, argues James Wilsdon
Commentators have not scrutinised Gordon Brown's role in the battle to topple Saddam. How curious, says Tim Dunne
UK research has been boosted by recent Government investment but academics must still strive to make an impact, says Philip Esler
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An employee informs you that their mobile phone, iPod, cash and other personal effects have been taken or damaged. Is an institution responsible for loss or damage caused to employees’ personal...
How Tara Brabazon has learned to appreciate Bob Dylan - the man, his music and what he stands for
This autumn our newly formed Department of Zodiac Studies will be accepting its very first students.This development is not without its critics, but when The Poppletonian spoke to the new Head of...
Why, wonders Kevin Fong, do we so quickly forget our illustrious forebears?
Do women miss out on promotion because of prejudice or because they are less committed?