Academics and diversity in short supply on task forces
Criticism grows of composition of Whitehall and industry 'expert' groups. Hannah Fearn reports
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Grant winners
ARTS AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCILThirteen projects will share more than £300,000 under the Science and Heritage Research Clusters Scheme. The other winners were listed last week.Award winner: A.M...
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The Venturesome Economy: How Innovation Sustains Prosperity in a More Connected World
In this thought-provoking book, Amar Bhide challenges the "technonationalist" view that America's comparative advantage lies in technological leadership and the associated "alarmist" fears that, as...
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We must preserve our great treasure
The latest funding rise is too small to safeguard the proven excellence of Scotttish higher education, warns Anton Muscatelli. I will not be the only Scottish vice-chancellor disappointed at last...
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Nanotech research funding halted by a thumbs-down from the public
Consultancy-led workshops steer EPSRC towards closing an avenue of study. Zoe Corbyn reports
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Appointments
A professor of international law at the University of Leeds has been appointed to a key nature-conservation post in his native Nepal. Surya Subedi has been named a governor of the National Trust for...
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The drive for green energy is seeking quick results
A £1.1bn fund to develop low-carbon technology wants to make an impact. Zoe Corbyn reports
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Innovation Policy and Competitiveness (Extract from Commission note on preparations for the Competitiveness Council of 25 Sep)
Brussels, 22nd September 2006 At their 2006 Spring Summit meeting, European Heads of State and Government called on the Commission to present “a broad based innovation strategy for Europe...
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Rewards for promoting the greater good
Projects with tangible social benefit have a better shot at FP7 cash, an expert tells Melanie Newman
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Pack science off to revive wellspring of creativity
Asia is determined to keep its bright sparks at home while Britain struggles to develop native scientists. Linda Nordling reports that some think this presents a golden opportunity for the UK to leap...
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Students are failed in business know-how
Call for universities to ensure that all degrees teach entrepreneurship, writes Hannah Fearn
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Overseas briefing
Vietnam$400m plan to climb rankingsIn a bid to climb the world university rankings, the Vietnamese Government has agreed in principle to spend $400 million (£268 million) on four new universities....
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Deus ex machinations
The precedents, the tear-stained notes, the wisdom of Solomon (The External): Frank Burnet wonders whatever happened to exam boards
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Fast growth has harmed quality right across Africa
World Bank says recent expansion has come at a cost of poor teaching and research, writes John Gill
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Appointments
The University of Bradford has announced the appointment of Geoff Layer as its deputy vice-chancellor (academic). Professor Layer will be responsible for the direction of Bradford's academic affairs...