Data row sparks research debate

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A debate on the responsibilities of academics when producing research papers has been demanded following the discovery that research findings on Actonel, an osteoporosis drug produced by Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals, were released under the name of researchers from Sheffield University despite these academics not conducting their own independent analyses of the company's drug trial data. The case highlights divisions between industry and academics over what is deemed to be acceptable practice when academics are sponsored by companies to produce joint research papers.

Science & research, Pharmaceutical preparations, Public affairs, Ethics, Research, Analysis, Pharmaceutical industry, Ethical aspects, Pharmaceutical research, Research ethics, Actonel (Medication), Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals

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Cost control hits 'basics' at Middx

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Lecturing unions have warned that the basic "scholarly activity" that is essential to an academic's working life is at risk as a result of the ever more stringent financial cuts being made by universities. The warning came as it was revealed that Middlesex University has clamped down on staff expenses, including placing restrictions on staff attendance of academic conferences unless it is specifically paid for by a research or other grant.

Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Personnel administration, Colleges and universities, Human resource management, Universities and colleges, Compensation and benefits, College teachers, College faculty, Company personnel management, Middlesex University

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Sex bias limits women in RAE

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Female academics are being denied the recognition for the research activities that is essential to their career prospects as a result of "institutionalised sexism", according to a study by the Association of University Teachers. The study revealed that in some universities men are five times as likely to be classified as "research-active" and put forward for the research assessment exercise when compared with their female colleagues.

Surveys, Women scholars

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