Alienated theory
In his otherwise excellent article describing the work of Fred Hoyle (Features, April 15), Simon Mitton ignores the late astronomer's remarkable contribution to our understanding of the origin of...
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Single and strong
We Association of University Teachers' activists wish to state our personal support for the proposed amalgamation of AUT and Natfhe. Last year, members of both unions mandated their executives to...
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Role-playing
Keith Flett asks if June Purvis is the enthusiastic cheerleader for Tony Blair (Letters, April 15). Could this be the same Flett who is press officer for the Socialist Workers Party? Norman Price...
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Spot the endangered species...
...here's a hint: it has just two legs and is often found looking down a microscope at a specimen. Geoff Watts investigates the catastrophic population crash of the British beetle taxonomist There's...
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Here lieth the delights of pity, shame and rapture
Literature and theatre can instil a sense of morality, especially in young minds, says Philip Pullman. But this 'school of morals' is in danger of being dragged down by strong cultural currents,...
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Today's special? Snacks for one
Once, the collegiate lunch was as much about feeding minds as bellies. Now fast food is the only thing on the menu and most dons would rather eat at their desks. Harriet Swain investigates Amushroom...
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Now driven to destruction,our green and pleasant land
Fifty years ago, W.G. Hoskins opened the eyes of scholars to beauty and history in the forms of the countryside. Trevor Rowley says he would have hated what has happened since In 1953, W.G. Hoskins...
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The global orchard of wisdom woolsthorpe, york, cambridge
A rather hobbled apple tree stands in the grounds of Woolsthorpe Manor in Lincolnshire. It is said that a well-timed act of fruit-shedding on its part inspired Sir Isaac Newton to his theory of...
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Commissioner Janez Potocnik: Towards a Europe of Knowledge and Innovation - EIROforum Science Policy Paper Presentation
Brussels, 20 April 2005 Dear Minister, Dear Chairman of EIROforum, Dear Directors General, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am really pleased to have the opportunity to give this speech for the presentation...
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European science heavyweights unveil proposals for successful, cost effective European Research
Brussels, 20 April 2005 EIROforum – the umbrella group for Europe’s seven intergovernmental research organisations- will today present to EU Science and Research Commissioner...
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The European University Institute Florence submits a Proposal for a new post-doctoral programme in social sciences
Brussels, 20 April 2005 On 20 April, Ján Figel’, Commissioner in charge Education & Training, and Yves Mény, President of the European University Institute of...
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Higher education: Universities must deliver their full potential to contribute to the Lisbon strategy (plus link to MEMO)
Brussels, 20 April 2005 The European Commission adopted today a Communication on “Mobilising the brainpower of Europe: enabling universities to make their full contribution to the Lisbon...
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French Research Minister launches new EU project on ocean ecosystems
Brussels, 20 Apr 2005 The recent UN report on the state of the planet revealed that 60 per cent of the ecosystems that sustain life on Earth have been damaged - an alarming development, especially in...
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Working document justifies CIP structure
Brussels, 20 Apr 2005 Before drafting proposals for the new Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP), the Commission examined and rejected a number of other options, as outlined in a...
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YEBN launches biotechnology job migration survey
Brussels, 20 Apr 2005 The Young European Biotechnology Network (YEBN), an organisation representing young biotech researchers in Europe, has launched the European job migration project and is calling...