UK creative community takes it to another level
The elevation of the AHRB to the status of research council will benefit everyone, argues Geoffrey Crossick So much controversy has swirled around the higher education bill that it may come as a...
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UK creative community takes it to another level
The elevation of the AHRB to the status of research council will benefit everyone, argues Geoffrey Crossick So much controversy has swirled around the higher education bill that it may come as a...
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Bristol bucks trend in Asian study
Bristol University is opening an East Asian studies department barely a month after Durham University announced plans to close its department, writes Caroline Davis. In contrast to several...
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Rescue for top-rated staff only A government promise to protect nationally important but vulnerable academic subjects may extend only to the top research-intensive university departments, The Times...
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Access as the norm
A tick-box approach to accessibility is unlikely to work in practice, say Neil Witt and David Sloan. Students with disabilities should be involved in developing e-learning as part of a holistic...
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Cambridge upbeat despite criticism
The UK head of Cambridge University's flagship enterprise partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said he would not be deterred from taking the project forwards by criticism from...
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ERC and FP7 can be effective tools to achieve Lisbon goals if developed correctly, says Norwegian expert
Brussels, 12 Jan 2005 The next framework programme must focus on curiosity-driven research to attract young people to scientific careers and develop Europe's innovation potential in the long run,...
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New mobile web service gets commercial backing
A mobile internet company founded by four Cambridge graduates has attracted six-figure first-round funding to meet growing demand for services on phones and personal digital assistants. Hypertag has...
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Erasmus Networks now cover nine tenths of Europe’s universities
Brussels, 20 October 2005 In 2005, the number of European Universities taking part in the ERASMUS University Cooperation scheme rose to an impressive 87% of all European universities, across 31...
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EUROCEAN 2004, the blue landmark of the European Research Area
Brussels, 10 May 2004 Seas and oceans are a vital resource for Europe and the world, particularly in terms of fishing and extracting minerals. But our oceans are now under intense pressure from over-...
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Row over funds for Welsh science
A paper calling for a properly funded science policy for Wales has caused a row between Welsh Assembly members and their ministers. The paper was submitted to the assembly's economic development...
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ESF calls for science to remain at the heart of European space policy
Brussels, 19 Jun 2003 While the European Space Agency (ESA) has suggested that space should not be tied to EU research policy but should be accepted as having a broader policy relevance, the European...
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Research-poor told to look to business
Key points Non-research intensive universities to quit new research 20 new Knowledge Exchange centres More involvement from regional development agencies in higher education strategies More input...
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Cancer risk and the environment: New EU network for environmental cancer research
Brussels, 13 May 2005 WHAT? Launch event for the new European research Network of Excellence on environmental cancer (ECNIS) and workshop on EU-funded research on environmental cancer risks and...