Anti-social science 2
My sympathy goes out to Steven Cotgrove about whom Harry Collins reminisces,"we beat him up mercilessly". Surely it ought to be possible to engage in critical debate without resorting to such a...
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In brief 1
David Triesman's undergraduate dissertation, referred to by Professor Lapping (Laurie Taylor, THES , June 7), is thought by some scholars to be an early draft of his paper on creating "The university...
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In brief 2
David Miliband's father, Ralph, was never a professor at the London School of Economics (In the News, THES , May 31). When he left the LSE in 1972 he was a senior lecturer, having been denied...
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In brief 3
Maggie Pearson is wrong not to worry where the funding comes from for medical education ("Harassed, pulled every which way, but committed to her workers", THES , June 7). University-level education...
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Showing support 1
We were saddened by the suggestion that Middlesex University declined to collaborate with Touro College, New York, on the grounds that it is a Jewish college ("Jewish college snubbed", THES , May 31...
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Laurie Taylor Column
Modularity is a sham. It transforms knowledge into a commodity - Bob Brecher, THES June 7 Maureen. Why is there this big question mark on the finals mark sheet next to Janet Gardiner? She's got...
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Leader: Europe needs research council to take on US
The European Union has always realised that research is a contributor to economic success and a machine for creating a community spirit. But its research spending has been largely confined to the...
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Leader: Academe must heed hidden message of 9/11
Only a few weeks ago, British higher education was celebrating a big increase in the number of applications from overseas students. No matter what difficulties there might be with prime minister Tony...
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G10 report implementation the 'real test,' says Liikanen
Brussels, 12 June 2002 The 'real test' for the G10 medicines group will be the implementation of its newly-released report, according to Enterprise and Information Society Commissioner, Erkki...
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List of proposed sites for ITER project becomes clearer
Brussels, 12 June 2002 Japan has joined Canada in proposing a site for the planned international experimental fusion reactor, ITER. Spain and France have also sent letters to EU Research Commissioner...
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Call for tenders for mid-term evaluation of eContent programme
Brussels, 12 June 2002 The European Commission has issued an open call for tenders for a 'mid-term evaluation on the multiannual Community programme to stimulate the development and use of European...
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Structuring the European Research Area (consultation - proposal approved with amendments)
Strasbourg, 12 June 2002 Myrsini ZORBA (PES, GR) Report on the amended proposal for a Council decision on adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: "...
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IST 2002 conference draws encouraging response
Brussels, 12 June 2002 A call for proposals launched by the European Commission for ideas for the forthcoming IST (information society technologies) 2002 event in Copenhagen in November has received...
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Nitrofen: results of Food Chain Committee
Brussels, 12 June 2002 The German authorities presented yesterday a detailed report to the Standing Committee of the Food Chain on the Nitrofen contamination of cereals intended for food and feed....
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Joint Research Centre and Sixth Framework Programme (consultation - proposal approved)
Strasbourg, 12 June 2002 Yves PIÉTRASANTA (Greens/EFA, F) Report on the amended proposal for a Council decision adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration...