The industrial evolution
Can Darwinism be applied to technological innovation? John Ziman examines the analogy between biological and cultural evolution. Go to a technology museum, and look at the bicycles. Then go to a...
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Puttnam calls for bold IT strategy
The education business may soon offer commercial opportunities that dwarf those of the entertainment industry, Sir David Puttnam believes. Multimedia producers in the United Kingdom have in their...
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News in brief - 31 July 2014
ESRC appointmentElliott unveiled as chief executiveJane Elliott has been unveiled as the next chief executive of the Economic and Social Research Council. Professor Elliott is director of the Centre...
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ÌÇÐÄVlog announces reforms to its World University Rankings
ÌÇÐÄVlog today announces a series of important changes to its flagship THE World University Rankings and its suite of global university performance analyses, following a strategic...
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Reforming Egyptians follow UK lead
A government delegation has been inspired by British funding bodies
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Egypt tailors reforms on UK model
A government delegation has been inspired by British funding bodies
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UK strategy for nanotech may be 'too little, too late'
The government's long-awaited nanotechnology strategy, to help the UK tap into a market worth a potential $1 trillion, may be too little, too late, an expert has warned. Commenting on last week's...
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The impact of impact
The REF’s formal assessment of the impact of academic work was highly controversial in theory: how did it play out in practice?
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Death of the ascetics: the rise of the v-c lifestyle
University leaders command huge salaries. Lincoln Allison examines how asceticism gave way to abundance
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Reducing animal testing: Commission agrees partnership with industry
Brussels, 7 November 2005 Reducing animal testing is the aim of a new "European partnership to promote alternative approaches to animal testing". Industry associations from the pharmaceuticals,...
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How to redress the gender imbalance
Amanda Goodall and Margit Osterloh explore the causes of and solutions to the dearth of women at the top of UK academia
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ÌÇÐÄVlog announces reforms to its World University Rankings
ÌÇÐÄVlog today announces a series of important changes to its flagship THE World University Rankings and its suite of global university performance analyses, following a strategic...
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Rechristened TSB turns a keener eye to market result
Innovate UK is shifting its focus to boosting academia-industry engagement
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Parliament calls for more a more scientifically based environment and health strategy
Brussels, 01 Apr 2004 MEPs have responded positively to the Commission's report on a 'European Environment and Health Strategy', although 'In scientific terms, the EU is still making too much...
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UCU militants press for maximum strike force
Higher education committee censured as call to launch tougher actions against employers is passed at UCU congress