Edge Hill University - Worthy contributions
Students have been recognised for their outstanding work in the voluntary sector and the workplace. As part of Edge Hill University's 125th anniversary celebrations, its careers centre hosted an...
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University of Manchester - We shall remember you
A service of thanksgiving has been held in memory of people who have donated their bodies to a university in the past year. The cadavers donated to the University of Manchester are used for the...
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University of Salford - Software aids World Cup planners
Researchers have created software that has been used to plan for emergencies in South Africa's World Cup stadiums. A program developed at the University of Salford has helped the South African...
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Canterbury/Chester/York St John - Building on foundations of faith
Three universities with Christian foundations have signed an agreement to cultivate collaborative links. A "significant" memorandum of understanding signed by Canterbury Christ Church University, the...
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City University London - Post-recession preparation
A new course aims to produce graduates primed for success in the post-recession economy. The MA in innovation, creativity and leadership at City University London has been launched in response to the...
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University of Leeds - Sea rises by a hair's breadth
Changes in the amount of ice floating in the polar oceans are causing small rises in the sea level, researchers have found. A study published last week by academics at the University of Leeds is the...
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Buzzkill, but why?
The trials and tribulations facing Britain's bee population were discussed at a "bee summit" at the University of Sussex last week. About 50 delegates, including farmers and business representatives...
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In mental healthcare, race can be a grey area
One scholar thinks prevailing attitudes stifle work on racial differences. Melanie Newman writes
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Odds and quads
This memorial stands at the heart of the University of Nottingham's Jubilee Campus, on a site where, in 1952, the Duke of Edinburgh opened Raleigh's latest bicycle factory.The year before, the firm,...
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Overseas briefing
United StatesStudent debt mountain growsNearly a fifth of US students borrow $30,500 (£19,896) or more to complete their bachelor's degrees, according to a new analysis. A report from the College...
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When the South called time on the American uncivil war
University chief aims to tackle partisan bile with a revival of Southern graces. Jon Marcus reports
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Grant Winners
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH RESEARCHThe NIHR's Health Technology Assessment programme produces independent research information on the effectiveness, costs and impact of healthcare treatments and...
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Blog confidential: Things have to change
Each week, Dr Margot Feelbetter poses a dilemma and offers advice for readers to respond to online
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Appointments
University of NorthamptonSimon DennyA professor who left school at the age of 17, determined to turn his back on traditional forms of education, has had his work recognised by a royal award. Simon...
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#loveHE: Taking the plunge
From water-pistol mayhem to dissertation immersion, says Konnie Huq, university offers exhilaration and self-discovery