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Is Higher Education neglected in EU exit debate?
The growing number of Eurosceptics is threatening the UK government’s intentions to fight the challenge of the UK Independence Party in obtaining the significant number of voters supporting the UK’s EU exit.
By Jensen Tudtud | Notebook | Thursday, 17 January 2013 at 4:00 am
Tough Catalonia and tough Scotland in search of independence?
Following a record-breaking vote —the highest election turnout in 24 years, the Catalan News Agency reports— Catalonia has joined Scotland in taking the first steps towards becoming an independent country.
By George Angus West | Notebook | Tuesday, 4 December 2012 at 6:00 am
Kindle Fire, North Sea, Osborne, #Bestival – why are they trending?
What’s trending and why?
By Emily Jupp | Notebook | Friday, 7 September 2012 at 11:25 am
Women in Science: Unexpected aliens
For those of you who have watched James Cameron’s Avatar, if you cast your mind back you might remember that in this film a well-informed fantastical ecology was created, with many of its constituent animals and plants showing utterly alien traits, such as six-legged elephant-horses, and bizarre iridescent blue plants.
By Heather Whitney | Notebook, Science & Technology | Saturday, 14 July 2012 at 4:00 am
Syria: Why is the world just watching?
We are sitting around watching the Syrian crisis, while evil is allowed to flourish. Dr. Sima Barmania tells us why this is unacceptable, and has a conversation with one of Assad’s old teachers, Dr. Mousa Al Kurdi.
By Dr Sima Barmania | Notebook, Opinion, iPolitics | Friday, 8 June 2012 at 5:56 pm
‘Videocracy’ and ‘Videology’: Argentina’s latest Falkland Islands / Malvinas stunt
An Argentine government video that shows an Argentine athlete training on the Falklands Islands / Malvinas and claims them for that country has created furore. But Mariana Marcaletti says that this isn’t the usual sabre rattling: it’s the start of a different kind of politics for the Argentinian government.
By Mariana Marcaletti | Film, Notebook | Wednesday, 16 May 2012 at 3:57 am
The Olympics and the Jubilee distract from the real issues this summer
“Everyone” is getting geared up for the summer of celebration, or at least so the Establishment tells us. But these are welcome diversions from more serious issues, says James Bloodworth.
By James Bloodworth | Notebook, Olympics, Opinion | Wednesday, 9 May 2012 at 4:00 am
Better use of technology could lead to more open government
Governments around the world should take a page from online business’s book to provide better access, accountability and services for their citizens.
By Stephen King | Notebook, Science & Technology | Thursday, 3 May 2012 at 10:40 am
What the frack? It’s damaging water supplies and causing earthquakes – so why is the Environmental Protection Agency so slow to act?
The rural town of Dimcock, Pennsylvania, in the US, rests in the rolling hills in Susquehanna County. It used to be picturesque, but today it boasts more blight than Appalachian charm.
By Katherine Rowland | Notebook | Wednesday, 25 January 2012 at 12:30 pm
Anti-slavery day: Highlighting a domestic problem
Today (18 October), a number of representatives from charities like the International Organisation for Migration, Barnardos and the Human Trafficking Foundation will be in Trafalgar Square, London, imprisoned underneath a giant, upside-down shopping trolley.
By Emily Jupp | Notebook | Tuesday, 18 October 2011 at 9:00 am
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