Off-message ministers cause alarm

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Leading scientists have expressed their concerns that the beliefs of the newly appointed Education Secretary and Higher Education Minister could have a detrimental impact on scientific research in the UK. The new Education Secretary, Ruth Kelly, is a devout Roman Catholic and has made it known that she could never support stem-cell research, while the new Higher Education Minister, Kim Howells, has expressed his doubts about the part humanity is playing in global warming.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Kelly, Ruth, Howell, Kim

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Boris the bold steps out of the limelight into the shadow

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Boris Johnson has been appointed to the post of Shadow Higher Education Minister by the Conservative Party. Johnson is expected to shake up political debate about higher education at a time when the political agenda is being led by education issues.

Conservative Party (United Kingdom), Johnson, Boris

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Aide sought. Robust toes are a must

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Stephen Hawking is seeking a new graduate assistant and the selected person will need to easy-going and prepared to do whatever is asked, according to one former incumbent. Article includes anecdotes from previous incumbents of the post.

Students, College, College teachers, College faculty, Humor and anecdotes, College students, Hawking, Stephen William

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