Judge rules for University of Virginia in global warming case
Judge says Attorney General must spell out accusations to investigate former researcher. Learn more
UK Gap-year students learn to give ‘face’ in chase for the China dream
Not so long ago students and graduates who hadn't found a job would spend their summer holidays searching for their souls in some far-flung corner of the globe, but it seems in cut-back Britain that is a luxury many feel they can no longer afford. Learn more
Taking a stand against extinction
Australia has the worst extinction record of any developed nation, but that will hopefully change with the establishment of a new research centre. Learn more
Saudi’s higher education achievements & challenges …….global assessment & international experts’ views
Saudi Arabia is experiencing an aggressive investment in the key pillar of the knowledge-based economy, namely, education and learning, innovation, and information technology. Learn more
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New degree offered for environmentally conscious
September 2, 2010 - Mary Shinn: StatePress.com
Arizona State University is now offering a new degree program to cater to students who are interested in the environment.... Learn more
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Study shows skin tone is not the major determinant of perceived racial identity
September 2, 2010 - Macquarie University
How do we determine the racial background of a person that we have just met? The facial characteristics of various racial groups differ in many respects, ranging from the colour of their skin to the physical shape and size of their features.... Learn more
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CU-Boulder’s new ‘green’ buildings hurting cell phone service
September 2, 2010 - PR Newswire
After spending the last three years at the University of Colorado, senior Saul Evanoff has learned his way around the Boulder campus. ... Learn more
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Heading back to school to finish your degree? How to get your money’s worth
August 28, 2010 - Western Governors University
Heading Back to School to Finish Your Degree? How to Get Your Money's Worth - Tips from a Non-Profit, Online University... Learn more
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Fixing Wiki: Wikipedia revision project teaches teamwork, communication, chemistry
August 27, 2010 - Newswise
Halogen bonding, hyperconjugation, electroactive polymers---such subjects are typical fare in graduate-level chemistry courses. But how many classes challenge students to explain the concepts to the whole world? ... Learn more
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Student-developed photo sharing App “Burstn” helps students stay in touch when they head back to school
August 26, 2010 - Newswise
With the countdown to back to school in full swing, university and college students new and old are preparing to head to their campuses. For many, that means saying goodbye to friends and family.... Learn more
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Nine common errors when building a new world-class University
August 24, 2010 - Jamil Salmi
The term “world-class university” has become a catch phrase to describe research universities at the pinnacle of the tertiary education hierarchy. ... Learn more
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World-renowned experts to lead discussion with the chemistry community on climate change
August 24, 2010 - Newswise
In response to doubts about the causes and potential extent of global climate change, a panel of four climate experts will review the current state of climate science and discuss observed and predicted changes.... Learn more
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Australian fossil find pushes back biological clock
August 22, 2010 - Newswise
US scientists working in Australia may have found the oldest fossils of animal bodies, which predate other evidence of animal body forms by more than 70 million years. ... Learn more
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Poland: empty university degrees
August 21, 2010 - Reuters
There is a revolution brewing in Polish higher education as universities grapple with wrenching demographic changes as well as trying to figure out how to train students for advanced degrees while producing top-flight research — something they currently do very badly.... Learn more
