Greater expectations
The ACU has always been dedicated to promoting knowledge and equality but, as its centenary approaches, it must set its sights higher, writes Kottilil Mohandas The Universities Bureau of the British...
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A declaration of interdependence
Traditionally, universities focused on teaching and research. Now they are being urged to become better neighbours and citizens by engaging with the local community. Brenda Gourley explains...
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Web of silken ties
Commonwealth universities are establishing a growing network of global partnerships to swap knowledge and collaborate on research. Becky McCall reports Rarely does an international conference go by...
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Forging bonds across borders
John Hay explains how sharing ideas can shrink cultural divides Universities are a potent force for international accord and co-operation. The University of Queensland, one of Australia's leading...
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A capital case for indulging in foreign affairs
The University of London has played host to Commonwealth scholars who have gone on to illustrious careers in their home countries, writes Graeme Davies The University of London and the Association of...
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A plan to develop potential
Commonwealth scholarships have been building international links and boosting the intellectual resources of developing nations for almost half a century. Trudy Harpham and John Kirkland explain These...
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Every word doth almost tell his name
Shakespeare continues to speak to people across a kaleidoscope of cultures with undiminished vitality and relevance, Alastair Niven reflects When I was a Commonwealth scholar in Ghana in the late...
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The key to a continent
Africa and the international community recognise that higher education is essential to development. John Rowett explains the Commonwealth's vital role The key to Africa achieving the UN's Millennium...
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Below peak
Despite numerous efforts aimed at getting women into powerful positions, men still occupy most of the top jobs in higher education. David Jobbins reports Women still fall short of the commanding...
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Commonwealth index page
Commonwealth supplement Published in The Times Higher on March 31 2006 Greater expectations The ACU has always been dedicated to promoting knowledge and equality but, as its centenary...
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Get the drinks. It's professor all round
All 850 academic staff at Warwick University will from next year be able to call themselves "professor" following a decision to adopt the US system of academic titles. Warwick is the first UK...
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Big cuts on cards if RAE goes
Treasury proposals to axe the unpopular research assessment exercise could destabilise the sector, with some universities losing up to 80 per cent of their research income, vice-chancellors have...
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'We're small enough to be friendly but big enough to be serious players'
Steve Smith, vice-chancellor of Exeter University, has been appointed chair of the 1994 Group Steve Smith, the vice-chancellor of Exeter University, was thrust into the limelight just over a year ago...
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Equality law could pave way to scrapping of retirement age
A number of universities could do away with a set retirement age as a result of new legislation on age discrimination, a conference heard last week. Bolton University is considering allowing staff to...
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On the move...
* University College London has appointed Sally MacDonald director of UCL Museums and Collections. * Dame Jean Thomas , professor of macromolecular biochemistry at Cambridge University, has been...