Scholars mull public worth of intellectuals

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The role of the public intellectual is much-discussed, but academics are undecided on the precise contribution of public intellectuals to society and the nature of their audience. Some scholars believe that the concept has disappeared, but others state that academic engagement in public life is essential and can be fostered by academics speaking to the public in an everyday language.

Evaluation, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Intellectuals, Charities, Scholars, Conference news, Student aspirations, Academic aspiration

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Aesthetics can be a tool to navigate genetic space

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The artists and computer graphics experts are employed to develop the genetic designs for scientists. The aesthetics helps to dissolve the genetic space.

Works, Graphic artists, Latham, William

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Collaboration in research a 'tick-box' trick

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An opinion that interdisciplinary research work is not conducted for its value but only as a means of obtaining research funding is presented.

Government expenditures, Interdisciplinary research, Government finance, Viewpoint essay

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