Unmistakable identity
Tory leadership candidate and committed Eurosceptic Iain Duncan Smith may be interested to know that he shares an acronym with the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex. The...
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Criminal losses
Graduates are healthier, happier and safer than non-graduates according to research published this week. But Bahram Behkradnia, director of policy at the Higher Education Funding Council for England...
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Lettuce watchers
Gourmets for whom a meal is only a meal if served on a bed of rocket should spare a thought for scientists who are forfeiting beds on their behalf. A research team from Southampton University is...
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A to Z in home comfort
Television's obsession with home improvement shows has aided the self-improvement business. Chelsea College of Art and Design is offering a part-time course called "Doing up Your Home - an A to Z"....
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Eyewitness: Rise in attacks gives sharks poor press
For 400 million years, the shark has cruised the world's seas. The frightening white pointer or great white in particular is a superbly designed hunting instrument. Attacks increased in 2000...
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World watch
Uyo The University of Uyo in Nigeria is to protest to Britain at the refusal of visas for five students and a lecturer to attend a seminar on higher education finance in London. Vice-chancellor Akpan...
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Call for reform pits students against staff
University chiefs this week pressed ministers to end confusion over student support as the select committee chairman warned that any U-turn must not be at the expense of staff. Tony Bruce, director...
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For the record
Nursing acceptances increase 18 per cent There will be many more student nurses this autumn after an 18 per cent rise in people accepting places compared with last year, according to figures from the...
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In the bag
Loughborough University graduate Bryony Cave-Penney won the designer of the year award at the Business Design Centre, in London, with this innovative handbag made from birch wood.
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Charity founded to help hard-up students
An independent charity is being set up to raise money for cash-strapped students. More than 100 student unions are expected to sign up to Uniaid, a foundation raising money for student support...
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Fraud forces ILA rule change
Taxpayers' money earmarked to encourage people into education and training is being pocketed by fraudsters and unscrupulous companies that are abusing the flagship individual learning accounts scheme...
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Outrage at claims by QAA chief
Funding chiefs have hit back at claims from departing quality watchdog John Randall that they bowed to pressure from vice-chancellors and are letting universities get away with too little external...
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Scots launch science plan
The Scottish Executive launched its first integrated Science Strategy this week. The five-point plan aims to maintain a strong science base, increase the exploitation of research, ensure that enough...
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Dropouts prone to suffer depression
Students who drop out of university suffer ill effects for more than a decade afterwards, according to a study published this week. Graduates are generally "happier, healthier and safer" than people...
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En vogue
Teenagers from across London this month took part in an eight-day course at the London College of Fashion, part of the London Institute. The school-age pupils learnt about all aspects of assembling a...