Peep's diary
Future masters of spin? No, it's not the vice-chancellor's new motor. If you see a gleaming Aston Martin parked on campus it probably means that the Tories' higher education spokesman is paying a...
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Cambridge science festival
Fizzes and bangs on their own cannot substitute for fabulous storytelling CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE FESTIVAL March 16-23 All over Britain, billboards and flyers are advertising events under the National...
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Why I... believe parents have the right to choose the sex of their children
For centuries, couples have tried to influence the sex of their children. Italian men bit their wives' left ears during intercourse to beget daughters; Swedish men hung their pants on the right...
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No cost to set us free
Education is not an election issue. So, says Paul Whiteley, the Government should take a step back Despite dominating the headlines last year, higher education is not going to be a serious election...
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Switch on for brighter outlook
One academic can change a light bulb, but together we can change the world, argues Jonathan Ward Recent media coverage of climate change has offered little in the way of hope. Everyone knows we must...
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I refuse to hand it to students on a plate
Lectures must be a good starting point for inquiry, not an easy ride, says Frank Furedi Students are often confused and sometimes resentful when I tell them that I don't have any lecture notes to...
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Some people are just too clever for their own good exchange
Stephen Phillips discovers humility can be the best lesson of all for those at the top of the tree There's probably something in the cliche of the brainy intellectual who is unable to change a light...
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Turn them on with your what-ifs
You're charming, articulate and have a few controversial ideas up your sleeve - perfect TV don material. So find an agent and irritate your colleagues, says Harriet Swain Dissatisfied with an...
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Teacher audit
Name: Paul Murray Age: 50 Job: Principal lecturer, Environmental Building Group, Plymouth University Salary: Circa £40,000 pro rata Background: After spending five years in the Merchant Navy, I went...
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Talks aim to create single pension
Discussions have opened to bring all academics into one pension scheme, possibly as early as the end of next year. Universities UK and the Department for Education and Skills are hoping to end one of...
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Who got that job?
Robert Tavernor, professor of architecture and urban design, London School of Economics. Job advertised in The Times Higher , September 24, 2004 Despite being appointed professor of architecture and...
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Luton seeks research Olympian for new post
It may come too late to help persuade the International Olympic Committee to let London host the 2012 games before it announces its verdict in July, but Luton University is tapping into Olympic fever...
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Future masters of spin?
No, it’s not the vice-chancellor’s new motor. If you see a gleaming Aston Martin parked on campus it probably means that the Tories’ higher education spokesman is paying a visit. Before he was...
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With friends like Clare...
Alan Smithers, director of the Centre for Education and Employment Research at Buckingham University, is said to be upset that his friend John Clare, education editor of the Daily Telegraph , has...
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Not too deep a mystery
Just who could David Coates be referring to when he acknowledges those who helped him with his new book on the Government, Prolonged Labour ? The professor of Anglo-American studies at Wake Forest...