Letter: As easy as M. N. O?
Andy Smith and Mike Eysenck's study of citation counts in psychology departments is problematic (Letters, THES , March 1). The citations Smith and Eysenck sent me to check assumed that researchers...
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Letter: Let's clear the air
In view of recent revelations of supposedly independent commentators receiving massive retainers from, for example, the tobacco industry, you should require from your contributors statements of...
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Leader: Time for government to curb creationist call
Emmanuel City Technology College in Gateshead has unleashed a whirlwind on those who complacently believed that we in Britain were safe from the creationist enthusiasms that have warped public debate...
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Leader: Universities must prove their ability to self-regulate
At last. The new quality-assurance regime unveiled this week looks fit for the purpose. The main emphasis will be on institutional audit and departmental review, with external examiners given beefed-...
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Assurance, effectiveness, ownership, empowerment, autonomy, dynamic learning curves... a continuum of quality-awareness, self-actualisation and enhancement ...whatever that means.
When even the leader of the QAA is confused by the jargon his organisation uses, what chance do academics have? Michael Loughlin says it is time for public servants to rise up and challenge...
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A nation on the brink?
A group of neo-fascist fundamentalist Hindus is waging a politico-religious war against India's Muslim minority. If it wins, it could herald the end of the world's largest democracy, argues Ian...
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You <i> can </i> teach an old don new tricks
Far from resisting efforts to examine their teaching, Oxford academics are excited by a new institute helping them to do just that, writes Pat Leon. Given Oxford's reputation in teaching and research...
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Can we get an EastEnder to do Rumpole's job?
The Bar knows it has an image problem. Sean Coughlan looks at how the Bar Council and new universities are working to overcome it. If you close your eyes and imagine a barrister, what do you see?...
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It's not all roses in the Garden of Eden
In light of recent debate over the place of creationism on the curriculum, Jonathan Ree argues that it is important not to confuse faith, truth and science. The fundamentalist teachers at Emmanuel...
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So God took his time. So what?
When it comes to our origins, we must differentiate between 'how' and 'why' we came to be, argues Richard Harries. What is taught in the name of science in Emmanuel City Technology College in...
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The timeless sex bomb
Whether portrayed as black bisexual, porn star or fascist stooge, Carmen has pulled in cinema audiences for more than a century. Ann Davies examines her enduring appeal. She may be regarded as a...
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UK seeks to protect innovation with new guide for researchers
Brussels, 20 March 2002 The UK is intending to safeguard its cutting edge inventions with the launch of a new guide, 'Managing intellectual property'. The guide provides strategic advice to...
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UK set to back EU funding for Galileo
Brussels, 20 March 2002 The UK is set to back the proposed release of 3.6 million euro of EU funding for the Galileo satellite navigation project. The move signals a significant move from Britain,...
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ESA welcomes the conclusions of the Barcelona European council on Galileo
Paris, 20 March 2002 "Space can do a lot for European citizens. Our global satellite navigation system Galileo is now only a step away from taking wing and fly high", said Antonio Rodotà, the...
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Invitation to express interest in first calls under FP6
Brussels, 20 March 2002 Invitation to submit expressions of interest - An opportunity for Europe's research community to help prepare for the first calls of FP6 - Identifier: (EOI.FP6.2002) (OJ C71/...