Brilliant objects of desire
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US universities are increasingly competing very fiercely to retain their most talented academics. They are being forced to offer very high salaries, along with extra incentives such as cars and very light teaching responsibilities. Some observers believe that this trend is corrupting the academic work place, while others feel that it is an inevitable development and point out that academics are still paid much less than their counterparts in industry. There has been some criticism of the emergence of academic stars, with some people feeling that this puts public universities at a disadvantage compared with private ones.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1998
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The inadvertent healer
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New genetically based cancer treatments have the potential to prolong life and reduce suffering, according to author and biologist Robert Weinberg. He regards himself as a teacher, rather than a writer, and believes that biology is in fact conceptually extremely accessible. His work in cancer research is driven by curiosity, rather than by a very strong desire to help humanity. He warns against books that claim to give advice about curing cancer through diet, pointing out that diets can only be preventive.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1999
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