EU moves to close gender gap
The European Commission has asked universities to do more to increase the number of female mathematics, science and technology graduates by 2010. In a communication listing five benchmarks for...
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Top universities face cash crisis
The UK's leading universities could be casualties of a financial "black hole" as they await the income from top-up fees. Eric Thomas, vice-chancellor of Bristol University, has predicted that...
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Diplomatic row erupts on Westminster course
Westminster University's academy for diplomats is at the centre of its own diplomatic row after international students complained about poor facilities and teaching standards. Postgraduate students...
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Killer leapfrogs globe
The French love of frogs' legs is helping to spread a killer disease that threatens to wipe out amphibians around the world, according to new research. The international trade in frogs has been...
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Outsider with a passion for showing the real Orient
A Portrait of the Hindus
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Cooking for terrorists
To understand terrorism, we must get close to terrorists, says Rohan Gunaratna, who has talked with Tamil Tigers, drunk with IRA men and discussed the Koran with Taliban fighters In 1984 I...
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It's falling apart at the seams
Britain has lost its sense of identity, argues Keith Hart, who predicts that this country is on its last legs. Western values have officially remained more or less the same since the liberal...
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Uncle Sam no longer a favourite...
The US used to be a magnet for Chinese students but the fervour has cooled and others hope to profit from the backlash, says Stephen Phillips The thought of Chinese students lining up to enter...
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Industrial Technologies - Opportunities abound for global research collaboration
Brussels, 10 Feb 2004 International research co-operation is essential to tackle global problems and optimise knowledge acquisition. The Commission's Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) invites worldwide...
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Industrial Technologies - Opportunities abound for global research collaboration
Brussels, 10 Feb 2004 International research co-operation is essential to tackle global problems and optimise knowledge acquisition. The Commission's Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) invites worldwide...
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Exchange network for Indian Ocean area
A new international academic and student exchange network has been established by 19 countries whose shores are washed by the Indian Ocean. University and government representatives from the nations...
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Poor jump fee hurdle
Bad schooling, not tuition fees, prevents the world's poor from going to university, according to a global study from the Observatory on Borderless Higher Education. The report, by Daniel Levy of the...
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January start lures new type of entrant
Thousands of students are starting higher education courses this month, avoiding the stress and rush associated with autumn enrolment. Most are mature, part-time or otherwise "non-traditional"...
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World Water Forum vows to turn on taps for all
Brussels, 31 Mar 2003 The recent World Water Forum fleshed out the international community's commitment to supply safe drinking water to its poorest citizens, and the EU promoted its sustainable...
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Making research careers more attractive: concrete steps leading to brain-gain results
Brussels, 30 June 2004 In a knowledge-based economy, where new ideas and scientific knowledge are central to innovation and growth, investment in human resources in science & technology (S...