Research management must walk before it runs
The profession must take small steps to build its standing, a study has found. Zoë Corbyn reports
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Trial by error
How bad is mainstream science reporting? Can it be improved or has it had its time? Zoë Corbyn investigates the issues and considers whether a paradigm shift is needed
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Cross-sector approach to foster skills training
The Government has become too focused on the role that universities can play in improving the skills of the UK workforce, at the expense of further education colleges, which are often better placed...
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Policy watch
LIFELONG LEARNINGDenham lauds 'informal' studyThe Government has launched a consultation on "informal" adult learning that is not designed to lead to a formal qualification. John Denham, the...
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The fanaticism of denial that must be exposed
Scientists must engage more with the public or the HIV/Aids deniers will gain credibility, argues Tara Smith. There is no Aids epidemic in Africa. HIV doesn't exist. People are dying because...
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We did it before...
As universities agonise over greatly reduced funding from the state, David Greenaway reminds them that they were once much more financially self-reliant and would do well to rekindle the old spirit
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Make the intellectual capital work
Many hope that higher education will help pull the UK out of recession. Matthew Reisz assesses the growth potential in the sector's resources
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Economics round-up
Pricing Derivative SecuritiesAuthor: Thomas Wake EppsEdition: SecondPublisher: World Scientific PressPrice: £46.00ISBN 97898100339A presentation of techniques for valuing derivative securities at a...
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Top 10 Academic Bestsellers: Blackwell, Manchester
1. Advanced Macroeconomics by David RomerMcGraw-Hill, £43.99. ISBN 97800728773042. Q&A European Union Law 2007/08 by Mike CuthbertTaylor & Francis, £13.99. ISBN 97818594196563. International...
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Contribution to leadership development - International Leadership
Aberdeen University. Chosen by judges for its "great focus" on international leadership development, Aberdeen University's International Leadership Development Programme exists to strengthen the...
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Academics and diversity in short supply on task forces
Criticism grows of composition of Whitehall and industry 'expert' groups. Hannah Fearn reports
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Grant winners
ARTS AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCILThirteen projects will share more than £300,000 under the Science and Heritage Research Clusters Scheme. The other winners were listed last week.Award winner: A.M...
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We must preserve our great treasure
The latest funding rise is too small to safeguard the proven excellence of Scotttish higher education, warns Anton Muscatelli. I will not be the only Scottish vice-chancellor disappointed at last...
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The Venturesome Economy: How Innovation Sustains Prosperity in a More Connected World
In this thought-provoking book, Amar Bhide challenges the "technonationalist" view that America's comparative advantage lies in technological leadership and the associated "alarmist" fears that, as...
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Innovation Policy and Competitiveness (Extract from Commission note on preparations for the Competitiveness Council of 25 Sep)
Brussels, 22nd September 2006 At their 2006 Spring Summit meeting, European Heads of State and Government called on the Commission to present “a broad based innovation strategy for Europe...