Probe into books storage
Fears that the nation's written heritage is under threat have led to a survey on how libraries and archives preserve their books and documents. The British Library's Research and Information Centre...
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Gin sling
Strathclyde University is spotlighting one of its own alumna to be proud of, Tory MP Jacqui Lait who recently became the first woman appointed to the Whips Office since it was established in 1621....
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Europe tapped for SuperJANET
Institutions in the south west are creating a united front - but they are not necessarily all doing the same thing. Institutions across the south west are bidding to get all education and commercial...
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Wild west battle for students
Institutions in the south west are creating a united front - but they are not necessarily all doing the same thing. Too much in-fighting and not enough inward investment are common concerns in the...
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Government slashes FE funding
Technical and further education in Australia faces widespread staff job cuts and possible mergers between many colleges as a result of sweeping changes imposed by federal and state governments. In...
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Poppleton pie requires a sense of humour
Laurie Taylor's weekly portions of Poppleton pie seem to be a source of heartburn for Gary Holmes (THES, September 6). To me they always come as a well-deserved dessert. Professor Taylor's treats can...
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Thanks a million
A Cambridge maths graduate who earned a fortune in the 1980s Silicon Valley boom in the United States has donated Pounds 1 million for a mathematical sciences centre at the university. Nick Corfield...
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Decree of alarm
For firm views on university governance, look no farther than Belarus, and President Alexander Lukashenka. He has just issued a decree on the Belarussian State University which gives him the right to...
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Highlands in cash query
Scotland's university principals have challenged the Government over the financial feasibility of an independent University of the Highlands and Islands. They have revealed their fears as Michael...
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Scientists told to scrap the jargon
Canada's largest granting agency wants scientists to express themselves in clearer language when applying for funds. The National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada wants an...
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Justice for the right King James
I must defend myself against Robert Allan's accusation of inaccuracy (THES, September 6).The bloomer about the Scottish king in my Edward III article occurred in a separate box not written by me...
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Treasure jest
Sir Ron also highlighted Treasury misunderstanding of the ingredients of good research. Explaining university research to a horrified senior Treasury official he found that the man "continued to...
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TECs get more students into jobs
Six in ten unemployed people on a Government-sponsored scheme to help them secure jobs were still out of work 13 weeks after finishing, the Training and Enterprise Council revealed this week. But the...
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Physical versus organic growth
Institutions in the south west are creating a united front - but they are not necessarily all doing the same thing. University and college heads in the south west agree the area is in desperate need...
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Bargain hunters call tune
American students who once chose a university or college for its academic reputation have started shopping for the best price and the most beneficial financial aid package. And universities and...