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REF will topple RAE stars, report warns

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A report suggests the existing peer-review research assessment exercise (RAE) could change dramatically if replaced by the new Research Excellence Framework (REF). Academic departments with high ratings could fall under the metrics-based REF while lower-rated departments could see a significant rise.

Author: Corbyn, Zoe
Publisher: Times Supplements Ltd.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2008

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Scientists cite 'creator' in paper for biology journal

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Academics are concerned over a creationist argument for the origins of life that appeared in a research paper published in the biology journal "Proteomics". The paper questions the evolutionary theory, arguing that the relationship between proteins and cells is the work of a mighty creator.

Author: Newman, Melanie
Publisher: Times Supplements Ltd.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2008
Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Evolution (Biology), Evolution, Proteomics

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A cabinet reshuffle

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A personal account of the difficulties and pleasures of running a university department.

Author: Taylor, Helen
Publisher: Times Supplements Ltd.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2005
Personal narratives, College administration

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Management, Evaluation, Universities and colleges, Company business management, Academic departments
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