Scientists fight to stay anonymous under Act

Article Abstract:

Universities in the UK have received a number of "very specific" requests regarding the nature of animal research work they are conducting following the implementation of the new Freedom of Information Act, which came into force in January 2005. The universities are concerned that, unless safeguards are put in place, the details of animal researchers could fall into the hands of animal rights activists who would then target the researchers.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Demonstrations and protests, Animal experimentation

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'Steve Jones compared the percentage of Olympic golds we have won (very small) with the percentage of Nobel prizes, which is outstanding'

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the state of scholarship, research and learning at universities in the UK. It is contended that there is a shift taking place in the higher education sector in the UK towards universities being more commercially competitive and being able to exploit research, and as a result of this there is a danger that research into riskier, less obviously exploitable areas could be marginalised or abandoned entirely.

Research and Testing Services, Scientific Research and Development Services, Research & Development-Universities, Analysis, Economic aspects, University research

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Give me an A or you're dead

Article Abstract:

Issues relating to a survey on the harassment of academics by students in the UK are examined in the light of the question of whether students are now posing a threat to lecturers. The survey revealed a catalogue of malicious complaints by students, bullying, assaults as well of incidents of students carrying weapons - including guns.

School violence, Teacher-student relationships, Teacher-student relations

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