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Although there has been a library at The Queen's College, Oxford since its foundation in the 1340s, its present Upper Library - considered by many to be one of the most beautiful rooms in the city -...
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Cambridge dons confront 'furtive' board over merger
FoI brings plans for library and Language Centre out into the open. Melanie Newman reports
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Estates of disrepair: 11 institutions are not up to scratch, says Hefce
Report also points to squeeze on campus as teaching space declines. Hannah Fearn reports
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CIHE's expansion to bring members to the fore
An organisation that aims to bring universities and industry closer together is rethinking its structure, putting its members - both academics and leaders of industry - at the heart of its operations...
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Overseas briefing
IndiaAfter you ... no, after youHigher education leaders have been doing some soul-searching about the quality of research in India, with the head of the National Knowledge Commission warning that...
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US special: Will students 'melt' away in heat of recession?
Institutions adopt strategies to ensure this autumn's intake shows up. Jon Marcus reports
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Mandarins, lend us your ears
An AHRC-ESRC scheme will give scholars the chance to work in the heart of government. Zoe Corbyn reports
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Grant winners
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCILIN DETAILAward winner: Jane ChapmanInstitution: University of LincolnValue: £56,549Women, press and protest in British and French India, 1928-48Focusing on the...
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A life model
Nick de Ville says Goldsmiths' influential practice-based doctorate is creating a new breed of professional academic
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Appointments
The University of Salford has appointed Keith Barnes, former regional director of the Government Office for the North West, pro vice-chancellor for strategic partnerships and development.Tony Weetman...
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The rise of retractions in science – more misconduct or stiffer scrutiny?
Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Web of Science database, January 1990-July 2009
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Here be treasure! Maps from 1600s found in archive
Oxford librarian identifies Portuguese cartography lost for centuries. Matthew Reisz reports
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Ulster fears as Saudi partner's assets are frozen
A Saudi conglomerate with close ties to the University of Ulster has had its assets frozen, raising fears of knock-on effects on the university's finances.The Saad Group, an investment organisation,...
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Parallel REF tests cause concern
Two-pronged approach to the research excellence framework worries managers, writes Zoe Corbyn
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News in brief
Economic downturnFood scientists get the chopThe Institute of Food Research (IFR) is to cut 40.5 science posts from a total of 182 because of financial constraints. The IFR, which is based in Norwich...