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Clarke under fire on humanities colleges Education secretary Charles Clarke will be accused of introducing selection through the back door today when he announces an expansion of the specialist...
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EU funded project carries out unprecedented study into oral cancers
Brussels, 06 Feb 2003 A European funded project is conducting the largest, most unprecedented study into the cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx and oesophagus. The alcohol related cancers and...
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EUREKA project identifies next generation of batteries
Brussels, 06 Feb 2003 In response to the growing demand for powerful and portable sources of energy, a two-partner consortium from France and Luxembourg has developed a rechargeable battery based on...
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New e-learning web portal combines social interaction and learning, says Commissioner Reding
Brussels, 06 Feb 2003 Modern e-learning solutions must recognise the importance of learning as a social process and offer possibilities for collaboration and interaction, said European Commissioner...
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New CORDIS Express archive gives overview of a busy period for European research
Brussels, 06 Feb 2003 CORDIS, the European Commission's Research and Development Information Service, now has a new archive facility for its free weekly online newsletter. The newsletter, CORDIS...
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Commissioners launch debate on the role of universities
Brussels, 06 Feb 2003 Research Commissioner, Philippe Busquin, and Commissioner for Education and Culture, Viviane Reding, held a joint press conference on 5 February to launch a debate on the role...
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European Group on Ethics calls for greater solidarity in research policy towards developing countries
Brussels, 06 Feb 2003 The European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) has welcomed EU research funding directed towards developing countries but stressed the need for greater...
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Edinburgh to host international forum on e-learning
Brussels, 06 Feb 2003 The first world e-learning conference is to take place in Edinburgh from 9 to 12 February. Global experts in academia, industry and government will be brought together and,...
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Ukraine - Scientific and technological cooperation agreement (Extract from: Report on the Education Council Meeting of 6 Feb. - Item Approved Without Debate)
Brussels, 06 Feb 2003 The Council adopted a Decision approving on behalf of the Community the Agreement on co-operation in science and technology, signed on 4 July 2002 in Copenhagen, between the...
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Summary of Conclusions of the 23 Jan meeting of the JAF Group on European Cooperation in Science and Technology (link)
Brussels, 06 Feb 2003 Full text of Document 208/03 31 January 2003 SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS Subject: Meeting of the JAF Group held in Brussels on 23 January 2003 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The Group...
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Today's news
Fees may bring on student brain drain The prospect of higher tuition fees has led to a surge in the number of pupils thinking about studying in America and fears of an undergraduate brain drain. (...
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Alison Wolf
'I was, and am, utterly bemused by Oxbridge's arrogant belief that abandoning exams for interviews meant they would be "fair" to everyone' The flawed interview process is no substitute for public...
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Beard beyond belief
The Diary is pleased to bring you investigative reporting at its best. Last week, the Labour Party website hosted an online chat with education secretary Charles Clarke. He was asked by student Simon...
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Tradesmen's entrance exam
The government's plans to finally achieve parity of esteem between academic and vocational qualifications through its new 14-to-19 reforms have evidently resulted in some radical thinking among...
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Cheats had amps in their pants
Fifty-eight Thai college students have been arrested for allegedly cheating during an exam by hiding pagers in their underwear. Police say the pagers were set to vibrate with answers to multiple-...