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Recession hits US private fundraising, but others do better

As alumni donations to US universities plummet, Canada and Asia forge ahead. Hannah Fearn writes

And now for something completely different, Wolverhampton v-c decides

The vice-chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton is to retire next summer as she feels it is “time to do something else” after 40 years of full-time work.

Free market on fees threatens rough ride in 'perfect storm'

Many universities set to lose income overall if cap is lifted, researcher warns. Simon Baker reports

THE World Rankings set for release on 16 September

Seventh annual survey draws on robust new methodology and 13 performance indicators. Phil Baty reports

Spirit of the money age leads academy to mislay its values

Australian critics launch attack on 'cargo cult' of university corporatisation. Simon Baker reports

'Wisdom of crowds' offers novel ways out of cash crisis

Public's cost-saving ideas include Facebook peer review and teaching in shifts. Simon Baker reports

Gobbledegook and ghastly grammar cast a murky spell on coherence

'Pedant' professor argues that academics should correct student howlers, writes Rebecca Attwood

Cultural destination: Free passport to the streets of Philadelphia

Drexel initiative is a palpable hit with students and rival institutions. Sarah Cunnane reports

Voices raised as tongues silenced

Planned cuts to language provision at Swansea draw a chorus of protests. Hannah Fearn reports

Overseas growth exposes Brits to knowledge vacuum

Lecturers at UK universities are coming under pressure to create course materials tailored to students on overseas campuses.

From where I sit - STEMming the rate of decline

Leif Johansson, the chairman of the European Round Table of Industrialists, recently observed that Europe is in danger of being overtaken by China and India economically because of a dearth of engineers. He is right, although the problem...

Juggling home and academic life causes angst

Students with dual roles struggle to achieve a sustainable work-life balance, writes Cat Davies

Injunction puts US stem-cell research at risk

Researchers in the US working with human embryonic stem cells might move abroad or abandon their research if an injunction on the federal funding of their research is not overturned, the director of the National Institutes of Health has warned.

Canada and China seek to exchange students, staff and ideas

Canada ramps up the campaign to improve its position on the world stage, writes Sarah Cunnane

Obama plans to relax limits on academic travel to Cuba

Campaigners claim the ban was introduced for domestic political gain. Jon Marcus reports

Half of world's top global cities Asian - Marketplace (blog)

India TalkiesHalf of world's top global cities AsianMarketplace (blog)This month Foreign Policy magazine rated the 65 biggest global cities. Three of the top 10 are in the United States. New York is number one, ...Best Chinese cities?Foreign Policy (blog)all 31 news articles »

Yeakey studies role of cities in today's complex world - Washington University Record

Washington University RecordYeakey studies role of cities in today's complex worldWashington University Record“If you look at the population of the world today, the majority of humans live in not only cities, but megacities, our new global cities,” she says. ...

Tel Aviv ranked 50th most global city - Jerusalem Post

Tel Aviv ranked 50th most global cityJerusalem PostCOM STAFF American magazine Foreign Policy released its Global Cities Index for 2010 on Tuesday, ranking New York as top city, and Tel Aviv as 50. ...New York Retains Top Global City RankRTT NewsDelhi, Mumbai, Kolkata lag behind in global cities' listEconomic TimesAsia has most of world's global citiesUPI.comFocus Taiwan News Channel -Crain's Chicago Business -The Chosun Ilboall 71 news articles »

A whole-world-in-one city - Philippine Star

A whole-world-in-one cityPhilippine StarLast year, South Forbes, together with Global City Innovative College, officially started phase one of their 10-year plan to develop South Forbes City ...

Living it up - Manila Standard Today

Living it upManila Standard TodayBonifacio Global City recently held its groundbreaking ceremony of the central zone of Bonifacio High Street, destined to be the next centerpiece of ...and more »

ISLAND SOUNDS IN GLOBAL CITY: Caribbean Popular Music and Identity in New York - Jackson NJ Online

ISLAND SOUNDS IN GLOBAL CITY: Caribbean Popular Music and Identity in New YorkJackson NJ OnlineYou can leave a response or trackback to this entry from your site Island Sounds in the Global City maps the musical “Caribbeanization” of New York City, ...

Ads just subtract - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning HeraldAds just subtractSydney Morning Herald... something acknowledged by the Premier in Parliament last week: ''It is highlighting the fact that Melbourne is a great city, a global city enjoyed by so ...and more »

Search Past 7 days Archives - Boston Herald (blog)

Search Past 7 days ArchivesBoston Herald (blog)Boston's reputation is a “Global City” remains untarnished and in good-standing, according to a recently-published report. Foreign Policy magazine ...and more »

On the Horizon, a New Manhattan Skyline - Wall Street Journal

On the Horizon, a New Manhattan SkylineWall Street Journal... pointing out that the city needs to modernize office space to preserve its competitive position against other global cities like London and Hong Kong. ...and more »

Not surprising for PM to include education in rally - AsiaOne

Not surprising for PM to include education in rallyAsiaOneThe ESC's Subcommittee on Making Singapore a Leading Global City had proposed making Singapore the best home for talent as one of the three strategies to ...and more »

Saskia Sassen responds to FP's Global Cities Index - Interview by ...

In 1991, when Sassen published her first book, The Global City, which popularized the term, many onlookers were skeptical. After all, the United States was then mired in recession, and urban planners weren't yet talking about how to ...

Global Cities | MetaFilter

In an age that appears increasingly unmanageable, cities rather than states are becoming the islands of governance on which the future world order will be built. This new world is not -- and will not be -- one global village, ...

Global Cities 2010 | Metro Jacksonville

Jacksonville Florida | Foreign Policy Magazine aims to measure how much sway a city has over what happens beyond its own borders -- its influence on and integration with global markets, culture, and innovation. See the list of cities ...

Ayala Land Real Estate Philippines: Fort Bonifacio Global City ...

Here are some construction photos from Fort Bonifacio Global City - the soon to be premiere Central Business District of the Country. Below you will be able to see the construction of West Super Block - soon home to a high-end ...

Global Cities 2010: The Rankings | Foreign Policy

The Global Cities Index 2010. In this second collaboration between Foreign Policy, A.T. Kearney, and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, we bring you the world's top global cities. ...

10 Academic Resources Daily: CfP: Moscow: A Global City ...

media curators, to examine the phenomenon of "Moscow as A Global City" specifically, its role as manifested in high and popular culture across a variety of media, including architecture and the internet. Focusing on Moscow as a ...

Chicago climbs global cities list | Government | Crain's Chicago ...

The Global Cities 2010 list marks the second time Foreign Policy, with the assistance of Chicago-based management consultant A. T. Kearney and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, has compiled the international ranking. ...

Tate Modern: Global Cities

Global Cities Tate Modern A unique display looking at changes in the social and built forms of ten large, dynamic, international cities: Cairo, Istanbul, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Mumbai, Sao Paulo, Shanghai and ...

Delhi, Mumbai rank in list of global cities - India News - IBNLive

While Kolkata is placed at 63rd spot in list of rankings of 65 global cities; which is topped by New York, London and Tokyo, a survey has said.

Chicago gains in global cities ranking | Chicago Breaking Business

Chicago moved up two slots, to No. 6, in an updated ranking of global cities, coming in behind New York, London, Tokyo, Paris and Hong Kong. The ranking aims.

Global Fund Investigates Possible Theft, Sale of Malaria Medication

Malaria causes about 1 million deaths around the world each year, but not all the medication donated to fight the disease is reaching its intended targets. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria -- the largest international funder of malaria programs -- is investigating the possible theft and sale of donated malaria medications "in a number of countries," the group's ...

Global warming's silver lining? Northern countries will thrive and grow, researcher predicts

Move over, Sunbelt. The New North is coming through, a geographer predicts in a new book. As worldwide population increases by 40 percent over the next 40 years, sparsely populated Canada, Scandinavia, Russia and the northern United States will become formidable economic powers and migration magnets, Laurence C. Smith writes.

Sister Cities International gains momentum

Submitted Graphic: Wes Dunham, a student at the CTE Center, created the winning black and red logo for Frisco’s Sister Cities International. Dianna Bacon's Graphic Design and Illustration class implemented the logo’s design into their curriculum last spring.

'Global Pinoys' named

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Eight Capampangans who have made marks in their respective fields and brought distinction to the country were named and feted with honors Thursday in grand rites read more

The Global Association for Contact Center Best Practices & Networking

DUBAI, September 03. 2010 -- Worried about your unregistered vehicles after the Roads and Transport Authority announced a plan to yank them off the road? Relax: a new call centre will make re-registration simpler.

Global Crossing Announces 4,000 Video Conference Suites

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- At a virtual trade show entitled "Collaborate NOW!", Global Crossing (Nasdaq: GLBC), a leading global IP solutions provider, today announced connectivity to 4,000 executive video suites that enables enterprises to conduct business via high-quality video conferencing tools while removing geographic constraints and significant travel expenses. The suites ...

Reporting Arizona law to UN was correct

Since World War II, Democratic and Republican administrations alike have consistently held the United States out as a worldwide model for the protection and promotion of human rights standards.

Hotel room rates rise in major Asian cities

SINGAPORE: The buoyant economic conditions today have caused hotel room rates in major Asian cities like Hong Kong and Singapore to become more expensive.

Global Crossing Reports GCUKs Second Quarter Results

Global Crossing Limited , a leading global IP solutions provider, today announced second quarter results for its subsidiary, Global Crossing Telecommunications Limited .

Educational Gaps Limit Brazil’s Reach

Education is a major stumbling block in Brazil’s bid to accelerate its economy and establish itself as one of the world’s most powerful nations.