Number's up for the quiet revolution

Article Abstract:

A survey of UK university libraries is being carried out. Large increases in student numbers coupled with declines in funding and higher book prices have put additional pressure on many college libraries. One group are looking into the possibility of increased use of information technology to alleviate space and demand problems. Some libraries are used extensively by outsiders because of their special collections, or have space problems because they are copyright libraries.

Usage, University and college libraries, Academic libraries

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'AIDS capital' wins first round in battle against HIV

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City Hospital in Edinburgh is the centre for AIDS and HIV treatment and research, and the city has been called the 'AIDS capital of Europe.' The spread of the disease has slowed down, and hospital workers are collaborating with Edinburgh University researchers on various aspects of AIDS/HIV. The university virology, molecular biology and bacteriology departments are leading the research, and AIDS studies now form part of the city's medical student studies.

Health aspects, Scotland, AIDS (Disease), Edinburgh, Scotland

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Battle for the standard

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There is a battle in the English departments of universities as to which authors should be taught as part of an English literature degree. The traditionalists want to continue with Chaucer, Shakespeare and Milton. Others want to see the curriculum broadened to include more female and ethnic writers. They would also like to see the type of material to change, not just books but scripts, newspapers and other forms of written communication.

Study and teaching, Authors, English, English writers

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