Confused complaint
The article "Blunkett rejects CVCP complaint" (THES, May 7) is out of date and linguistically confused. The Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals neither "pleaded" with, nor "complained" to...
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Which came first?
In "Heavy metal for the data age" (THES, April 30), I was interested to read: "Stephen Quigley celebrates the creation of the first working stored program computer". Cambridge University is...
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Making deals in Holyrood
Will (and should) tuition fees for Scottish students be abolished? Three key players give their views. Malcolm Dickson Last week's historic elections to Scotland's first parliament in 300 years...
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Why I... believe we should go to court to save public libraries
Tom Selwyn Professor of anthropology at the University of North London and chair of the Camden Public Library Users' Group, which is challenging Camden Council's plans to close branch libraries. As...
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Star Turn
Paul Bompard listens to the historical anecdotes and theories of a media-friendly Englishman in Florence. Paul Ginsborg, 53, came to the University of Florence from Cambridge in 1992. He has since...
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Get mentoring to work well
WHAT - Anyone taking on a new job or role needs a friend and guide to show them the ropes. Hazel Fullerton suggests how mentoring schemes can help lecturers find their way and flourish. WHY - Jobs in...
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A message with bottle
The AUT meets in Scarborough tomorrow. Alison Utley asks the leadership how it will defend its staunch support of the new Institute for Learning and Teaching against sceptics who want to pull the...
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Sources for research funding
Each week this section will list funds available for academic researchers. Details should be submitted to research@thesis.co.uk. Arthritis Research Campaign www.arc.org.uk. Programme Grants. Awarded...
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Golden rules numbered
Henry Ellington's first Golden Rule (How to ... THES, April 30) identifies nine types of learners, each with a different approach to the given task. Only that many? Does this mean no possibility of...
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JIF confirms extent of need
John Taylor and Michael Dexter explain the background to the first JIF awards, announced this week. Applications that have secured funding in the first round of the Joint Infrastructure Fund awards...
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Golden rules numbered
I was fascinated to read Manfredi La Manna's condemnation ("Seven help us!" Letters, May 7) of Henry Ellington's seven golden rules for enhancing teacher performance. How could such sensible advice...
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In-house remedy for doctor shortage
The Open University with Leeds medical school is bidding to teach some of the 1,000 extra medics Britain needs. Julia Hinde reports. If you are bored with your job and looking for a new career, you...
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First 37 infrastructure projects span the spectrum from cognition to catalytic reactions
Thirty-seven university teams are this week celebrating after netting Pounds 150 million in the first round of the Joint Infrastructure Fund. The winning projects are: * A building at Leeds...
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Dolly's parent a Californian
The Roslin Institute's new US backing will boost gene therapy research. Olga Wojtas reports. Last year, the Roslin Institute, home of Dolly the sheep, set up a commercial subsidiary, Roslin Bio-Med,...
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The grout that will never get grimy
Self-cleaning grout for hospital operating theatres and even for domestic bathrooms may soon become a reality as Manchester scientists develop materials for the future. Researchers at the University...