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* Oxford University has appointed: Marta Kwiatkowska , professor of computer science at Birmingham University, to the chair of computing systems and a fellowship of Trinity College from July; Leslie...
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Historians quit over cash row
Subject centre heads claim too much money goes on administration, Rebecca Attwood reports Two leading historians have quit their posts at a national subject centre amid a heated row over funding....
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Students unable to cope with media studies' rigour
It was cast as the original "Mickey Mouse" degree, but media studies lecturers are now complaining that their students are arriving at university ill-prepared for the academic rigours of the...
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Activists renounce union for comment on Israel
The University and College Union is accused of being "evasive, disingenuous and complacent" over its approach to a proposed academic boycott of Israel, in a letter to The Times Higher signed by 70...
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Room to think Do common room closures rob you of more than just a space to sit and have a coffee? Plus Desperately seeking inspiration: how can academe attract more black students when its street...
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Capital leadership
Three London universities have appointed new vice-chancellors. Malcolm Gillies is joining City University from the Australian National University. Professor Gillies, who is based principally in the...
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Vocational esteem
Admissions officers treat vocational school qualifications on a par with academic A levels when deciding who to admit, according to new research by the Higher Education Policy Institute. It suggests...
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Legal fees hit LMU
Union leaders claimed this week that London Metropolitan University was facing a spiralling bill for compensation and legal fees approaching a total Pounds 250,000 after being refused leave to appeal...
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Prize for DNA pioneer
Stephen West, of Cancer Research UK's London Research Institute at Clare Hall Laboratories, has been awarded the 2007 Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine. The accolade, which is worth E475,000 (about £...
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'Punishing' style puts staff on critical list
Whistleblower investigates Academics at Birmingham's School of Health Sciences feel 'failed' by senior management who, a leaked report shows, were slow to address 'rock-bottom morale' and a 'culture...
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UCE to focus on flexible learning
AcademicsJmayJneed to considerJeveningJand weekend workJif they are to improve the learning experience for students, in particular for part-timers, according to David Tidmarsh, the new vice-...
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The secret to success? Get yourself plugged in
Networks are becoming even more vital to academic life as they exploit technology to help researchers find colleagues and sustain work in novel fields. Anthea Lipsett reports When Steve Banwart...
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You are angry and upset. Press 1 now
If you've ever hated a computer, felt like screaming at an automated answering service or just got too disheartened to learn how to use a mobile phone, you will recognise the problem at the interface...
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Fund mooted to lure top research talent to Britain
Research councils want to be able to fund overseas students to do PhDs, which would mark a radical change in policy that could prove highly controversial, writes Claire Sanders. The initiative,...
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Johnson pushes business links
Universities have again been encouraged to build closer links to employers in the annual grant letter from the Education Secretary to the funding council. Building on the drive for employer-led...