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Zen Master to give lecture at Anglia Ruskin
Dechan Jueren, the only master in modern times to ever hold two of the major Buddhist lineages - Esoteric and Zen, is scheduled to give a public lecture at Anglia Ruskin University. As part of the Essex Jiangsu festival, he will be presenting a talk entitled 'Zen Buddhism For The ... More
Student satisfaction at the University of Durham
According to this year’s National Student Survey (NSS), Durham rose five places to eleventh in the latest NSS. The independent survey evaluates how satisfied students are with the overall quality of their higher education experience, gaining student opinions this year from across 148 institutions. Results from this year’s survey show ... More
King’s graduates in demand
Latest figures confirm King’s graduates’ success in the job market. The Sunday Times University Guide 2008 named King’s College London as the third best university for graduate starting salaries quoting a figure of £23,875 second only to LSE and Imperial. Furthermore a recent survey shows that six months after graduation ... More
Transportation experts at Manchester work on regional transport reform
Experts at The University of Manchester are teaming up with BBC Manchester to produce a detailed picture of changing public opinion on controversial regional transportation plans. Proposals to introduce congestion charging, as part of a plan to invest £2.7billion funding in the region’s transport system, have sparked a huge debate ... More
Coventry urges entrepreneurs to think 'global' with MA in Global Entreprenuership
“Can entrepreneurship be taught”? Yes, is the response from Coventry University to this age-old debate following the launch of its new MA in Global Entrepreneurship. From January 2009, the University will run a two-year course in entrepreneurial development. The part-time programme is open to entrepreneurs already in business and employees ... More
Cardiff celebrates 20th anniversary of world’s first research centre on the Common Cold
Cardiff’s Common Cold Research Centre is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Common Cold Research Centre, based at the School of Biosciences was established in 1988 and has become recognised for its innovative and ground-breaking research around the world. For the last 20 years it has devoted time to investigating how ... More
Even more choice at Birmingham Politics and International Studies
The University of Birmingham’s Department of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS) is introducing cutting-edge courses in the areas of terrorism and gender in Fall 2009, adding to its world-class range of offerings. A new seminar course in Terrorism, Political Violence, and International Politics will critically analyse the politics of countering ... More
City's Cass Business School becomes home to M&A Research Centre
A Mergers & Acquisitions Research Centre or MARC has been established at City’s Cass Business School. It is the only active M&A centre to be found at a major global business school and will act as a hub for industry-focused, thought-leading research. The Centre will derive the majority of its ... More
Winchester launches new Centre for Real-World Learning
The Centre for Real-World Learning at Winchester draws upon the new thinking being generated by the learning sciences to develop fresh approaches to learning and intelligence. It challenges traditional ways of thinking and helps to create new understanding about how people learn in real life. Edge, the independent education foundation ... More
Westminster opens dormitory after £11.2 million refurbishment
The University of Westminster reopened its Marylebone Road student halls of residence after an £11.2 million, year-long refurbishment. The residence, which first opened in 1970, now provides 226 brand new ensuite rooms for students in the heart of London. The redevelopment has ensured that students are given improved access to ... More
King’s Graduates In Demand
Latest figures confirm King’s graduates’ success in the job market. The Sunday Times University Guide 2008 named King’s College London as the third best university for graduate starting salaries quoting a figure of £23,875 second only to LSE and Imperial. Furthermore a recent survey shows that six months after graduation ... More
University of Edinburgh begins work on £42 million Vet School
As patron, the Princess Royal attended a recent ceremony on the University of Edinburgh Easter Bush campus where she marked the start of work to build the new Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. The £42 million building for the new School will form part of a wider £100 million ... More
Middlesex University to host its Writer for Lunch Series
We all have at least one great book in us, or so they say. Even if you’re not doing so yourself, you probably know someone who is writing theirs but can never quite seem to get past the first chapter. Some of us are looking for the inspiration that’ll send ... More
Bangor plans to build new Arts and Innovation Centre
The plans for an exciting and ambitious new arts centre to replace the Theatre Gwynedd and the Students' Union buildings at Bangor Univrsity have been announced. Designs ranging in cost between £25m to £30m have been developed by the architects of the award-winning Wales Millennium Centre, Capita Percy Thomas. It ... More
Aston Business School ranked first in the world for careers
In global rankings announced on 29th September by the Financial Times, graduates of Aston Business School’s Masters in Management programmes topped the table for their career status. This measure of career progression surveyed alumni three years after they completed their course, asking them to rate their experience. It also factored ... More
University of Leicester celebrates opening of new library with Literary Festival
From Wednesday 29th October to Saturday 1st November 2008, the University of Leicester will be hosting a full programme of events to commemorate the opening of the remodelled and extended David Wilson Library. The new building combines stunning architecture, state-of the-art study facilities and a splendid home for the Library’s ... More
Team of scientists at Leeds developing rapid diagnosis technology
A team led by scientists at the University of Leeds has developed a biosensor technology that uses antibodies to detect biomarkers - molecules in the human body which are often a marker for disease – much faster than current testing methods. The technology could be used in doctors’ surgeries for ... More
Lancaster recognized for encouraging women in science and technology professions
Lancaster University was recently recognised for its efforts in encouraging the employment and career progression of women employed in science, engineering and technology by a bronze award from Athena SWAN. This organisation recognises progressive practice on recruiting and promoting women in university departments or faculties. Professor Farideh Honary (Communication Systems) ... More
