World in brief - 19 June 2014
United StatesLow grade for Obama’s scorecardsUS president Barack Obama has defended his proposal to introduce “scorecards” to rate universities and colleges after two congressmen introduced a...
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Refute ‘private good, public bad’ claims, UC Berkeley told
Hard times for state-funded institutions require forceful restatement of their benefits to society, Simon Marginson says in Clark Kerr Lecture
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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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Engineering industry chief on boosting European research and innovation
Brussels, 29 Sep 2006 Last year, Orgalime, the European Engineering Industries Association, elected Edward Krubasik as its President. Professor Krubasik has a strong background in research (he has a...
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Combination of assets
A new world-class university that integrates existing centres of excellence would boost Thailand’s development, says Kriengsak Chareonwongsak
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Industries sponsor scholars
Leading companies have already poured Pounds 1 million in to a scholarship scheme launched this week by Surrey University. The Surrey Scholars' scheme was launched as part of Science, Engineering and...
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Tapping new seams
As the state disinvests, Queensland is securing the future of its student experience and research by diversifying its income streams, writes Peter Høj
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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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A little less conversation
Given the absence of any explanation from the University of Warwick for Thomas Docherty’s suspension (“Employer gags critic of ‘authoritarian’ sector”, News, 19 June), the suspicion must be that he...
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Blockbusters: Why Big Hits – and Big Risks – are the Future of the Entertainment Business, by Anita Elberse
Mega-budget shows are not a guaranteed recipe for success, says Janet Wasko. It’s not that simple
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Osborne praises doctoral training centres
George Osborne has predicted that 22 new Centres for Doctoral Training will “inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers”.
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University of Manchester’s Graphene City is waiting for take-off
The UK risks losing the global race to exploit the thinnest material on the planet, warns university leader
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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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Summary of comments received on Department for Transport's draft evidence and research strategy
London, 20 September 2006 Evidence and Research Strategy Evidence and Research Strategy - Executive summary In January 2006, a draft version of the Evidence and Research Strategy was published on the...
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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...