Terror tactics centre
A new disaster management centre at Cranfield University will conduct research and advise the Government on how to respond to major disasters, including terrorist attacks. The Resilience Centre is...
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EC urged to improve
Europe's research ministers have ordered the European Commission to improve the efficiency of its research grant application procedures after a critical report from the Court of Auditors. Ministers...
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Warwick back in the dock
'Deathbed testimony' leads appeal tribunal to reopen case An employment tribunal that rejected a disability discrimination claim against Warwick University ignored the testimony of a key witness...
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Scots colleges play key role in access
Further education colleges are playing a crucial role in bringing students from Scotland's poorest areas into higher education, according to a report. But the proportion of students from the poorest...
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Whistleblowers: BA criticised over handling of £2m award
Parliamentary watchdogs have criticised the UK's academy for the humanities and social sciences over "weaknesses and inconsistencies" in its handling of a £2 million centenary research competition...
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V-c retreats in pursuit of a higher calling
When Bernadette Porter steps down as vice-chancellor of Roehampton University, the one thing she will not miss is her £103,000 a year salary. This is because Dr Porter hands over every penny to the...
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Oxford's reforms praised
Oxford University has successfully introduced radical reforms to improve the way it is managed and governed, according to quality watchdogs. Eleven years ago, the former Higher Education Quality...
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It's open day - feel free to bring your children (1)
Fathers and mothers take such an active role in their kids' decisions about where to study that universities have altered open days to give potential students a chance to ask questions on their own....
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It's open day - feel free to bring your children (2)
Fathers and mothers take such an active role in their kids' decisions about where to study that universities have altered open days to give potential students a chance to ask questions on their own....
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French not sure how to act in crisis
The UK is not alone in trying to find the best way to fund and carry out research. The Times Higher looks at how other countries are tackling the problem. The French Government, university presidents...
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Russian mergers to streamline science
The UK is not alone in trying to find the best way to fund and carry out research. The Times Higher looks at how other countries are tackling the problem. The historic division of Russian higher...
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Failing to play to research strengths
The UK is not alone in trying to find the best way to fund and carry out research. The Times Higher looks at how other countries are tackling the problem. Germany invests about €53 billion (£35...
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Small businesses need to see profits
The UK is not alone in trying to find the best way to fund and carry out research. The Times Higher looks at how other countries are tackling the problem. Barry McSweeney, head of the European...
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Italy struggles to please all
The UK is not alone in trying to find the best way to fund and carry out research. The Times Higher looks at how other countries are tackling the problem. Italy's universities and research institutes...
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Independence and commerce links
The UK is not alone in trying to find the best way to fund and carry out research. The Times Higher looks at how other countries are tackling the problem. The Japanese Government has enacted a series...