Fela Kuti's death stirs students
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Nigerian academics and students have been greatly affected by the Aug 1997 death of musician Fela Kuti from Aids-related complications. A symposium on Kuti's life and works was arranged at the Obafemi Awolowo University, while throughout the country universities played Kuti's records to mark his death. Kuti is remembered not only for his music, but for the way in which he used it to raise political consciousness and to speak out against injustice and against Nigeria's military regimes. It is thought that his death could help the campaign against Aids in Nigeria.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1997
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Urging a natural enmity
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Scientists at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, have collaborated with academic scientists worldwide to research biological pest control. Scientists from Europe, Africa, Canada and the US joined forces with the IITA to study the use of pest-free and pest-resistant crops, the introduction of natural enemies to the pests, and environmental modification to enhance biological control. Research resulted in the identification of 60 natural enemy species which could eliminate the damaging impact of pest species.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1997
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Catastrophe converter: how can the insurance industry's record losses from natural disasters in recent years be reduced? (Risk)
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The insurance industry has suffered catastrophic losses from 15 natural disasters since 1988, including Hurricane Andrew which caused $15 billion worth of damage in 1992. However much of the damage has been covered by other sources of funds and there is a wide gap between insured and actual losses. There is little interest in protection due to budget constraints and the perception that a disaster will not happen. Future ways of managing risks should include improved risk estimates.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1996
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