Willetts hands-on in the speech that never was
David Willetts put science and future technology at the heart of his vision of markets created by "strong and effective government" - in a speech that was never delivered.
David Willetts put science and future technology at the heart of his vision of markets created by "strong and effective government" - in a speech that was never delivered.
KTPs bring together businesses and universities for their mutual benefit
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University of LuxembourgLudwig NeysesA University of Manchester academic has been appointed vice-president for research at the University of Luxembourg. Ludwig Neyses, currently chair in medicine and...
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The vice-chancellor of London South Bank University is to retire at the end of the current academic year.
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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.
Minister says cross-subsidisation of other units should be rethought. David Matthews writes
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?...
Academic's research makes compelling case for 'diversity in fashion'. Matthew Reisz reports
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...
Researchers didn't hold back when EPSRC head Paul Golby asked for feedback on the council's workings. Things will improve, he vows