The devil will be in the detail

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The UK government's recent White Paper on science, engineering and technology advocates innovation through the interaction of the science base, technological development and market needs. Given a cautious welcome by academics, the White Paper's proposals suggest a move away from research for its own sake, towards research that contributes to the creation of wealth and improving the quality of life. However, a market-led system in which the science base is tied to highly applied, short-term objectives is rejected. Some changes to the funding councils' current practices may be needed as a result of the White Paper.

United Kingdom, Planning, Research, Science and technology policy

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Join forces in modern marriage

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There is still a wide gulf between the natural sciences and the social sciences and humanities, although both continue to develop and prosper as separate topics. One main reason for this is the fallacy that progress in science is independent and external to society. However although changes in science and the resulting technology dramatically changes the world it does not change society on its own. Society also has a dramatic impact on scientific activity. Social science should therefore be regarded as integral to progress in the natural sciences, leading to economic and social improvement.

Social aspects, Science, Social sciences

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The killer stalking campuses

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The University of Southampton, England's response to an outbreak of meningitis in Nov. 1997 is discussed. Six cases of meningitis were confirmed over a three-week period, three of which proved fatal. The university maintained active lines of communication with staff, students and their parents while taking steps to control the spread of the disease with the help of medical experts from the Southampton Communicable Diseases Control. The university provided as much information as possible and was heartened by the overwhelming support it received, particularly from journalists.

Health aspects, Management, Personal narratives, Meningitis, College administrators, University of Southampton

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