Wales backs research
The Wales Institute for Research in Art and Design has been launched at the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff. It is hoped that the institute, founded by the University of Wales Institute,...
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Come fly with us
The University of Manchester Aerospace Research Institute was launched this week with the aim of developing more environmentally friendly aircraft. It will investigate new materials and methods in a...
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Lingo for truckers
Canterbury Christ Church University has launched the UK's first foreign-language learning kit for lorry drivers. The pack, called "Languages for Special Purposes", has been created for freight...
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Employers fuel drive to boost animal test skills
Students' mistaken belief that in vivo research is becoming obsolete is factor in low take-up, writes Melanie Newman. Plans to encourage a new generation of academics to take up careers in live...
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Two bright young thinkers win early research prize
How do Israeli children think of Palestinians? Mostly with deep hatred and fear, but there are glimmers of empathy too, writes Zoe Corbyn. This is what Asi Sharabi found undertaking his PhD at the...
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US sucks in the world's top science graduates
The extent of an international "brain drain" to the US is revealed in a new study by Warwick University, to be presented at an international conference this month. The study tracks the careers of...
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Anti-terror measures put lab staff in danger
Fears are growing over safety standards at US science laboratories set up after the 2001 attacks to handle some of the world's deadliest toxins. Jon Marcus reports. Laboratories at Texas A&M...
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World Encompassed
New York University links with Abu Dhabi A US university has announced plans for a major campus in Abu Dhabi. New York University confirmed that the deal would go ahead after several months of...
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You say dropouts, but I say lifelong learners
Our obsession with completing degree courses in three years is a big obstacle to widening access, warns Peter Lampl. While living in Munich shortly after I graduated, I formed a relationship with a...
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Peep's Diary
It's ok to hate the Ref It gives Peep little pleasure to be the first to reveal the three letters that will soon become impregnated on the brains of every academic in the UK - they are R, E and F....
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A system that is wide of the mark
The idea of fair assessment is not only meaningless but the ways in which it is guaranteed are counterproductive, says Sue Bloxham. Most assessment is a matter of professional judgment. A doctor will...
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Making sure that we can make a difference
Despite Aimhigher's successes, it still has some way to go before proving it is widening participation, says John Selby. This month, I met seven young people determined to overcome their personal...
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Expensive way to make a point
Casual clobber might have a certain credibility on campus, says Kevin Fong, but it doesn't win you much respect in the real world. Within universities our ability to reject the power suit in favour...
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Switch over to a new identity
If you think that Second Life is where you need to be to enhance your teaching and enthuse your students, be sure you do the groundwork. Harriet Swain outlines the first steps of your virtual future...
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Answering e-mails, solving crimes
Name: Brian Rankin Age: 52. Born the year the hovercraft was invented and a vaccine for polio was made. Job: Head of the Centre for Forensic Investigation, Teesside University Salary: More than the...