Decline and fall of American presidencies
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, Gerald Kauvar and E. Grady Bogue on forced departures and how to avoid them
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Commission Communication - Innovation policy: updating the Union's approach in the context of the Lisbon strategy
Brussels, 14 Mar 2003 COMMUNICATION FROM É«ºÐÖ±²¥ COMMISSION TO É«ºÐÖ±²¥ COUNCIL, É«ºÐÖ±²¥ EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, É«ºÐÖ±²¥ EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND É«ºÐÖ±²¥ COMMITTEE OF É«ºÐÖ±²¥ REGIONS Innovation policy:...
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Higher education: Universities must deliver their full potential to contribute to the Lisbon strategy (plus link to MEMO)
Brussels, 20 April 2005 The European Commission adopted today a Communication on “Mobilising the brainpower of Europe: enabling universities to make their full contribution to the Lisbon...
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Appointments
University of GreenwichDarrick JolliffeA specialist in the psychology of crime and the development of criminal behaviour who has joined the University of Greenwich said he liked the idea of being...
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Lack of support thwarts strong alliances with business, institutions say
Sector embraces partnerships but finds cash and structure wanting. Elizabeth Gibney reports
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É«ºÐÖ±²¥ 100 Under 50: Power flowers
The 1960s universities rose to prominence on the back of savvy leadership and a firm commitment to research, argues Paul Wellings
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Chancellor announces £200 million boost to science funding
Science organisations have welcomed the government’s announcement of £200 million in additional capital spending.
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Brands' central station
Universities are brands whether they like it or not. In an increasingly competitive global marketplace, the right strategy can enhance institutions’ reputations and allow them to stand out from the...
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Appointments
Conde Nast College of Fashion and DesignKate ChealThe new senior lecturer in e-learning at the soon-to-be-opened Conde Nast College of Fashion and Design said she hoped to create a technological...
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'God particle' physicist and VCs recognised in honours list
One of the men who predicted the existence of the Higgs boson particle has been given the highest possible accolade in the New Year Honours list, released today.
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From Where I Sit - Beyond a joke
"How many Irish mothers does it take to change a light bulb? None. They say, 'We'll be all right here in the dark.'" This old joke was offered last month during a 12-day visit to universities and...
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Scholar spots risky business in USS investments
The "high-risk" investment strategy pursued by the Universities Superannuation Scheme has been a bigger problem for pensions than rising life expectancy, an academic has claimed.
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Research Commissioner Janez POTOCNIK: The Future of EU Research - chances for the new Member States The Polish Lisbon Strategy Forum
Warsaw, 4 February 2005 The Polish Lisbon Strategy Forum Warsaw, 4 February 2005 Ladies and Gentlemen, I could not have addressed the issue of European Competitiveness and the future of R&D...
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UK gains £227,000 for every student with A levels and a degree, study claims
The economy is boosted by £227,000 for every student the state puts through A levels and a degree, a report has found.
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Two-front battle fought on postgraduate territory
British Academy attacks government action and inaction. Elizabeth Gibney and Jack Grove report