Anglia revives name game
The last UK higher education institution to include the word "polytechnic" in its title has drawn up a shortlist of alternative names amid concerns that students could be confused about its...
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Oxford drive to restore its reputation
Oxford University's proposals for a new academic strategy followed a "reputation audit" revealing that outsiders fail to appreciate its strength and attempts to widen access. This week's publication...
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Student vote hangs on hunting, hate and faith
Passion for the environment, support for hunting and concern about getting a job are all issues that will influence the student vote at the general election, according to a poll for The Times Higher...
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Calls to change contract culture
Life for the foot soldiers of research has not altered much despite a pact to improve their lot, reports Claire Sanders It was billed by Science Minister Lord Sainsbury as a landmark agreement: in...
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Sheffield plans £10m fund to invest in spin-offs
Sheffield University is planning to float the life sciences arm of its technology-transfer business next week in a move that could raise £10 million for entrepreneurial academics. In what is believed...
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Scientists fight to stay anonymous under Act
Universities face a tough battle to protect the identities of researchers who use animals, following the first approaches under the new Freedom of Information Act. Institutions across the country...
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Dismissal dispute
Manchester University (formerly Umist) was taken to an employment tribunal this week by a scientist who claims that she was unfairly sacked while she was pregnant and had breast cancer. Dr Marina...
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Boycott threat
Bournemouth University could be hit by a boycott in an escalating dispute over new contracts, Natfhe said this week. But it has drawn back from a threat to pull out of negotiations nationally. The...
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Red-tape reduction
Dame Patricia Hodgson, the university red-tape watchdog, today announced the "first fruits" of her campaign to cut unnecessary regulation. She said that, following discussions with her Higher...
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Innovative teaching efforts share £315m
"It's a little scary creating something so innovative, but it's a wonderful opportunity and we're really looking forward to it," said Sylvina Tate, principal lecturer for teaching and learning at...
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Funding fears for outreach flagship
The Government's flagship outreach initiative to raise the educational aspirations of the young is under threat after failing to attract funding. Aimhigher - a nationwide programme in which...
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Strategy risks bio lead, expert says
The founding chief executive of the life sciences' research council has said that poor funding decisions have threatened a fundamental area of biology. Sir Tom Blundell said that his discipline of...
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Scots unions urge free speech for all
Unions in Scotland are calling for all academics north of the border to be given the legal right to voice controversial opinions without risking losing their jobs. Academic freedom is being extended...
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Score draw
Bath University's football team drew 3-3 with a touring side from Abu Dhabi Men's College on Tuesday. It was the final match in the Abu Dhabi squad's tour of the UK. The college traditionally takes...