But those are the values that should lead academics to act in support of Palestinian universities. Academic freedom cannot be exercised by the dead and injured in the ruins of classrooms and laboratories. Nor by Palestinian scholars who are... (Continue reading)
The events of 11 September produced one of the largest losses of life on a single day in American history. The only bloodier day in American history was 17 September 1862, when more than 3,600 Americans died on the... (Continue reading)
After a year’s travels across the globe looking at alternative health systems, the conclusion reached by Derek Wanless, and endorsed by Gordon Brown, is – wait for it – that “the UK must expect to devote a significantly larger... (Continue reading)
Many of the science buildings date from early last century, which makes them old by today’s standards. Another building described as below par is the one that houses the anatomy department. Anatomy gained a tip-top 5* in the research... (Continue reading)
David Blunkett’s successful agitation for new money fits into this pattern So does the cash for education. Equally it is probable that Mr Blair was a shade more nervous than Mr Brown about the impact of yesterday’s measures on... (Continue reading)
He found success as a stand-up comic and was given his own spot on variety bills.In 1955, the good-looking King followed Norman Wisdom and Benny Hill as the compere of the BBC-TV variety series Showcase and this led to... (Continue reading)
Now he was seen as failing to manage the magazine in the mainstream style of IPC. It is understood that Br?raised the money to buy back the title that he had started from his home in 1997 and had... (Continue reading)
Some people will say we’ve been too tough but we are beginning to see this is having some effect.”Mrs Amos was jailed by Banbury magistrates’ court in what was believed to be the first case of its kind under... (Continue reading)
Shouting matches in the playground, absurd partisanship towards their own children (who can do no wrong) at the expense of other kids (who can do no right), a cavalier disregard for basic punctuality (what do you say to the... (Continue reading)
John was brought up by Julia’s sister, Mimi, and Julia was killed in a road accident in 1958.After seven years in the Royal Artillery, in 1946 Charlie returned to civilian life. His mother died in 1948 and he moved... (Continue reading)