Tech boost for arts
The Arts and Humanities Research Council has announced funding of just under £1 million for 12 projects to improve the use of computer technology in the arts and humanities, writes Martyn Bull. "The...
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Bringing history to life
Historian Richard Beacham is using cutting-edge 3D virtual models of archaeological sites to bring history to life. The Warwick University 3D Visualisation unit led by Professor Beacham is at the...
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Staff angry at v-c's 'reward'
Gerry McKenna has relinquished his position as vice-chancellor of Ulster University after an investigation into complaints about his "conduct and capability" - but his appointment to a new role of "...
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Unique Oxford 'at risk'
Oxford University should cherish its distinctive democratic, collaborative and collegiate ethos, according to academics and students. Plans by John Hood, the vice-chancellor, to revitalise the...
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Think beyond the cosmetic, but don't make any boobs
Consulting staff and students is key to the success of university rebranding exercises, a conference has heard. Rosemary Stamp, group brand director for education for marketing consultants Euro RSCG...
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Whistleblower: Inquiry into 'deplorable dumbing down' move
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has launched an inquiry into the "dumbing down" of standards at De Montfort University after revelations in The Times Higher . In March, this newspaper reported that...
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Teens prefer Crazy Frog to CDs, research shows
The chart-topping Crazy Frog ringtone that has half the country hopping mad is evidence of a big shift in teenagers' spending patterns, say sociologists at Birmingham University. As Jamstar's Crazy...
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Botswana deports Good
Australian political scientist Kenneth Good was thrown out of Botswana hours after losing his legal battle against deportation for criticising the Government of President Fergus Mogae. Mr Mogae...
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Student union plea silenced
The student union at London Metropolitan University has become embroiled in the row between lecturers and managers. Last month, members of lecturers' union Natfhe staged a five-day strike over the...
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Trump wisdom on offer at $300
There isn't much New York real-estate magnate Donald Trump doesn't know about business - and now he wants to share his knowledge through a virtual university. His latest venture is named, of course,...
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Trade in fake papers soars
Students from China and other Asian countries are using fake English-language certificates to try to enrol in overseas universities. Forged English competency certificates have allegedly been issued...
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Sweden faces surge in bogus degrees
Bogus certificates and study credits purchased over the web are being used to secure jobs and university places in Sweden. The number of university job applicants caught trying to pass off fake...
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Turkey meeting on Armenian deaths shelved after ministerial pressure
An international conference on allegations of genocide against Armenians has been postponed indefinitely after the Turkish Government put pressure on the three universities that organised it. The...
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Academics see Moroccan state retreating from Islamic push in higher education
Academics in Morocco detect a softening in the state's approach to Islam's dominance in higher education two years after the Casablanca suicide bombs, which were blamed on Islamic militants. Elmahdi...
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Slovak MPs kill fees Bill
Plans to introduce student tuition fees in Slovakia have been defeated after key members of the coalition Government crossed the chamber during a parliamentary vote in Bratislava. Twelve members of...