Lack of support thwarts strong alliances with business, institutions say
Sector embraces partnerships but finds cash and structure wanting. Elizabeth Gibney reports
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Brands' central station
Universities are brands whether they like it or not. In an increasingly competitive global marketplace, the right strategy can enhance institutions’ reputations and allow them to stand out from the...
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Conference on Industrial Technologies - European manufacturing of the future, 1-2 December, Milan
Brussels, 22 Sep 2003 A major conference on 'European Manufacturing of the Future: role of research and education for European leadership' is being organised by the Commission in Milan on 1 and 2...
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Provisional Agenda of the 13 May Competitiveness (Internal Market, Industry and Research) Council
Brussels, 09 May 2003 Full text of Document 8924/03 Suite of documents 8924/03 1. Adoption of the agenda 2. Approval of the list of "A" items 9073/03 PTS A 23 HORIZONTAL ISSUES 3. Industrial and...
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THE 100 Under 50: Power flowers
The 1960s universities rose to prominence on the back of savvy leadership and a firm commitment to research, argues Paul Wellings
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'God particle' physicist and VCs recognised in honours list
One of the men who predicted the existence of the Higgs boson particle has been given the highest possible accolade in the New Year Honours list, released today.
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Appointments
Conde Nast College of Fashion and DesignKate ChealThe new senior lecturer in e-learning at the soon-to-be-opened Conde Nast College of Fashion and Design said she hoped to create a technological...
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Chancellor announces £200 million boost to science funding
Science organisations have welcomed the government’s announcement of £200 million in additional capital spending.
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From Where I Sit - Beyond a joke
"How many Irish mothers does it take to change a light bulb? None. They say, 'We'll be all right here in the dark.'" This old joke was offered last month during a 12-day visit to universities and...
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Scholar spots risky business in USS investments
The "high-risk" investment strategy pursued by the Universities Superannuation Scheme has been a bigger problem for pensions than rising life expectancy, an academic has claimed.
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Appointments
City University LondonCarl StychinThe new dean of City University London's law school said the job had become "more and more attractive" as he became convinced of the contribution it could make to...
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Open to question
OERs are touted as the answer to all manner of global ills, but much work is needed before they fulfil the promise, writes Jeremy Knox
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THE World University Rankings 2012-13
Losses for UK and US as Eastern excellence drives start to bear fruit. Elizabeth Gibney reports
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UK gains £227,000 for every student with A levels and a degree, study claims
The economy is boosted by £227,000 for every student the state puts through A levels and a degree, a report has found.
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Two-front battle fought on postgraduate territory
British Academy attacks government action and inaction. Elizabeth Gibney and Jack Grove report