The core and the cloud
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There has been much talk about the fragmentation of universities, and this is nowhere more evident than at the top research schools. The dual goals of promoting both departmental independence and academic self-government has led to the existence of various hierarchical university structures .
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Sex, race and brain-scanning
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Research on facial recognition has shown that subjects of European descent have poorer skills in recognising African-type faces, than do African-Americans looking at European faces, indicating learnt skills. Meanwhile, male pheromones appear to make women more alert.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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The brain trade
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The role of the London School of Economics as an exporter is examined in detail, as is its ability to attract foreign staff. Links with British political leaders are also explained.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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