Turf battles and scholarly monopoly

Article Abstract:

The author of a book on the Jewishness of Arthur Koestler defends his use of material contained in the Koestler archive at Edinburgh University, Scotland. His agreement with Koestler's literary executor to use this material is highlighted, and the fact that he only used a very small proportion of the material is discussed. The details of his conflict with Koestler's official biographer are presented, and his reservations about biographical material not being made widely available are considered.

Koestler, Arthur

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Private universities soon to end Austrian state's monopoly

Article Abstract:

The acceptance of three Austrian private universities into the country's national education system is discussed, with focus on the Austrian government's plans to boost private sector investments and research. The benefits of the coutry's academic integration are presented.

Standards, Austria, Education, Education, Higher, Private universities and colleges

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Indonesia's neglected universities look ahead

Article Abstract:

Universities in Indonesia are benefiting from government decentralization which previously lead to underfunding for high education and a brain drain to places such as Hong Kong.

Social policy, Education policy, Indonesia, Higher education and state

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