Lucrative fields pull in experts
The lure of consultancy could influence specialism, reports Jessica Shepherd Consultancy work is becoming so commonplace in academic life that it could be influencing subject specialisms adopted by...
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Business stumps up for services
Universities are earning record amounts of money from business through consultancy and selling other commercial services, according to the latest figures. Analysis of figures supplied by the Higher...
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Staff shortage fears
The number of permanently employed lecturers in maths, physics, chemistry and engineering is falling, raising fears of a workforce shortage in these areas. A report by Lifelong Learning UK shows that...
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CST code for scientists
A new ethical code for scientists has been developed by the Council for Science and Technology. The code has been produced to remind scientists of their legal and ethical responsibilities. It also...
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Winchester's new v-c
Winchester University has appointed Joy Carter as its vice-chancellor, to begin work in April. Professor Carter, pro vice-chancellor of Glamorgan University, will succeed Paul Light, who is retiring...
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Tories win friends
More than a quarter of students would vote Conservative if an immediate general election were called, according to a poll. The survey, carried out by Opinionpanel Research in the second week of...
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The future of science
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council this week published its vision for the future direction of science in its sponsored institutes. The document Science and Innovation in BBSRC...
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Welsh up RAE support
Welsh higher education institutions are to be given an extra £3 million to boost their preparations for the next research assessment exercise. The money will be allocated in February by the Higher...
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Tall tales
The academic answer to the cult US television drama Nip/Tuck hits our screens this week. Supervets , a fly-on-the wall documentary following research, teaching and surgery at the Royal Veterinary...
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Teachers favour admissions rejig
Government proposals to overhaul the university admissions system received a boost this week as a poll showed that eight out of ten teachers believe sixthformers should apply for degree places after...
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Drugs trial row scientist resigns
Richard Eastell, the Sheffield University scientist at the centre of allegations over the probity of a drug study carried out by his medical research unit, has resigned as director of research at...
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Rector quits in degree scandal
An Argentinian rector has resigned after his university was found to be awarding degrees to hundreds of students in Spain through an unauthorised distance-learning programme, writes Jason Mitchell in...
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Irish firms face action
Steps are being taken to see if five Irish companies calling themselves universities can be deregistered by the Companies Registration Office in Dublin. Discussions have taken place between the...
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Long and short of taking a break
When it comes to time off, which country offers academics the best deal? Holidays are a vital part of university life - an opportunity to recharge intellectual batteries, escape from the treadmill of...
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Winter holidays warm hearts of US faculty
Any US university faculty members or students who overindulge in the spirits of the season will have plenty of time to recover. Winter holidays on most US campuses extend for more than a month in a...