Charging up the engines of development

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New vice-chancellor of the University of Ulster Gerry McKenna hopes that the awareness of the cultural and social issues and constraints in Northern Ireland he has as a local person will enable him to take the university forward more rapidly than if he were an outsider. Industrial relations guru George Bain declares that he cannot imagine a more attractive job than his current post as vice-chancellor of the Queen's University of Belfast. He insists that his controversial 25 million pound sterling restructuring plan received overwhelming support from academic council and senate.

Officials and employees, Interview, Bain, George, University of Ulster, McKenna, Gerry, Belfast, Queen's University of

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Brave new library world

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Scottish academic librarians are looking into the possibility of sharing their resources. Libraries are under pressure due to rising costs, increasing student numbers and the information explosion. The National Library of Scotland may be called upon to set an example in co-operation. Changes in teaching and learning techniques will mean that students will need information skills and knowledge of new technology to learn effectively. Libraries are seen as having an important role in these changes.

Scotland, University and college libraries, Academic libraries

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Outpost of innovation

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Dundee University, Scotland, has gradually developed into a leading medical research institution, with the university incorporating major facilities such as a 13 million pounds sterling biomedical science unit and a 5 million pounds sterling cancer teaching hospital unit. The medical research facilities evolved through interdisciplinary co-operation, with officials applauding the university's unique academic environment which encourages innovative research.

Research, Management, Medical research, University of Dundee

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