Overseas briefing
United StatesPapers trail leads to freshmanA student who worked in the archives of Drew University in New Jersey has been accused of stealing letters written by Abraham Lincoln. William John Scott...
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Research intelligence: Change of climate
A consultation aims to ensure that postgrads in environmental science are ready for the future. Zo? Corbyn reports
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Tara Brabazon: Global address system
An African postgraduate’s vision of a ‘Radio 2.0’ that brings communities together reminds Tara Brabazon that overseas students contribute far more to the UK academy than just tuition fees
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Putting the world back in working order
Engineering's decline in popularity could be reversed by showing potential students its power to tackle global challenges ranging from sustainability to energy security, says J.D. Turner
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Appointments
City University LondonPaul CurranPaul Curran, vice-chancellor of Bournemouth University, has lauded the "can-do collegiality" of City University London after being named its next head. A former Nasa...
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Strikes on cards as retrenchment worsens
Industrial action is being threatened at a number of universities as cutbacks continue.Staff at Thames Valley University have warned that they might strike in response to redundancy plans for its...
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Master link
Umit Bititci has been honoured for his work helping to bring academics into knowledge transfer partnerships
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Appointments
The University of Bath has appointed Ron Humphreys the new director of Bath Ventures, the body set up to promote and generate income from the institution's intellectual property. Formerly head of...
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The Brit stuff
The BNSC calls for UK investment in manned space exploration as the Government announces the centre’s replacement. Zo? Corbyn reports
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Tigers burning bright
Asian higher education is on the rise in a success story that is shaking up the global order. Simon Marginson explains the importance of the Confucian model to the region's progress, while Philip...
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Trial by error
How bad is mainstream science reporting? Can it be improved or has it had its time? Zo? Corbyn investigates the issues and considers whether a paradigm shift is needed
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BIS ministerial team announced
David Lammy keeps his higher education brief, but ‘student issues’ are now the responsibility of the Minister for Employment Relations and Postal Affairs
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Exposed and vulnerable
The title could describe the feelings of overseas students in Australia and also the universities that enrol them. Phil Baty examines how violence against foreigners has put institutions' reliance on...
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Marketing Literature
Author: Claire SquiresEdition: FirstPublisher: Palgrave MacmillanPages: 248Price: ?48.00 and ?14.99ISBN: 9781403997739 and 9780230228474The fact that this lively and meticulously researched monograph...
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Strategic Management of Technological Innovation
How to get ahead of the game