At last, real creative spark
Government proposals to redefine and promote innovation mark a major step forward, argues James Wilsdon
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What did you do in the Iraq War, Gordon?
Commentators have not scrutinised Gordon Brown's role in the battle to topple Saddam. How curious, says Tim Dunne
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The future is bright
UK research has been boosted by recent Government investment but academics must still strive to make an impact, says Philip Esler
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Top 20 countries in physics 1997-2007
Data from Thomson Scientific’s Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1997–31 October 2007
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Liability for employees’ personal property
An employee informs you that their mobile phone, iPod, cash and other personal effects have been taken or damaged. Is an institution responsible for loss or damage caused to employees’ personal...
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Something there is about you
How Tara Brabazon has learned to appreciate Bob Dylan - the man, his music and what he stands for
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Thank your lucky stars!
This autumn our newly formed Department of Zodiac Studies will be accepting its very first students.This development is not without its critics, but when The Poppletonian spoke to the new Head of...
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Glittering reprises
Why, wonders Kevin Fong, do we so quickly forget our illustrious forebears?
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Leader: It is the mother of all choices
Do women miss out on promotion because of prejudice or because they are less committed?
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Robert R. Pennington, 1927-2008
Bob Pennington was a renowned professor of law who broke new ground in his field while priding himself on never missing a lecture.Professor Pennington, who has died at the age of 80, taught...
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Sharia lecture offered ignorance, not insight
I am writing to register my anger and disappointment with a lecture given recently by an Islamic cleric entitled "What is sharia law?" as part of the University of Southampton Islamic Society's...
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Dwindling power
Geoff Pullum and I spent a number of years at the University of California, Santa Cruz (concurrently, in 1981-82), but in spite of our "Old Slug" network, I would like to set the record straight on...
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Profligate honorifics
It is becoming increasingly common for managers to misuse honorary and visiting academic titles. The National Health Service is particularly guilty. One comes across people who use the title "...
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Legal advice clarified
You report that Kaye Carl represented herself after Thompsons Solicitors advised that she was unlikely to win ("Hourly paid lecturer wins full-time staff rights in landmark ruling", 13 March).While...
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Indian initiatives grow
By focusing so strongly on student recruitment and revenue generation for UK universities, you overlooked the partnership element and the large investment in research co-operation by UK universities...