Animated future for UK universities
You might think higher education mission groups only get animated when they are scoring points at each other's expense.But the University Alliance of "business-engaged" universities is taking a novel...
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Appointments
University of HuddersfieldJohn PlayleThe new dean of human and health sciences at the University of Huddersfield joked that you can break yourself into the role by playing "the new person for the...
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Green light for world＊s biggest telescope
The world＊s largest telescope is a step closer to being built after organisers gave the go-ahead to its plans at a meeting last week.
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Super-skinny models won't supersize the profits
Academic's research makes compelling case for 'diversity in fashion'. Matthew Reisz reports
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Cancer Research UK to join forces with venture capitalist
The charity Cancer Research UK has teamed up with a venture capital organisation to launch a ?50 million investment fund aimed at boosting the translation of its discoveries into new cancer...
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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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Keep the cream, Willetts tells 'cash cow' business schools
Minister says cross-subsidisation of other units should be rethought. David Matthews writes
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The Dracula Dilemma: Tourism, Identity and the State in Romania
How to establish a serious national tourist agenda when the most famous person associated with your country is not only someone you'd rather not be associated with but furthermore is fictional?...
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Campus round-up
Source: AlamyLet＊s stay together - take the bins outDid you wake up this Valentine＊s Day morning to a dozen red roses and breakfast in bed? If not, don＊t worry: romantic gestures are not that...
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Have it our way, NI tells its sector
Institutions get targets on 'economic relevance', income and dropout rates. David Matthews writes
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International students like to be where someone knows their name
Family ties are a big influence on which location people choose for study. Julie Hare reports
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Loud and clear
Researchers didn't hold back when EPSRC head Paul Golby asked for feedback on the council's workings. Things will improve, he vows
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Keep up the good work: Willetts
Wilson response sees limited role for Whitehall in industry/academy links. Elizabeth Gibney reports
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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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Research intelligence - British drive and German engineering
First UK Fraunhofer revs its engine as technology-hub model gains traction. Elizabeth Gibney writes