Fishel judgement puts an end to 'blind-eye' culture
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Former Academic Dr Simon Fishel is likely to have to pay a large part of the profits he has made from infertility work to Nottingham University, Nottingham, England, who were his employers at the time. Some observers have pointed out many academics undertake commercial work whilst being employed by a university. Others suggest if academics could not take on other work they would not stay at the universities. Dr Fishel pointed out if he had not been in conflict with the university the case would have never been taken to court. Legal experts suggest academic contracts needed to be clarified.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2000
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IVF pioneer had been profiting form the work of university's researchers
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In the legal case between Former Academic Dr Simon Fishel and Nottingham University, Nottingham, England, the judge awarded damages to the university. Fishel would have to pay the university some of his profits for the work carried out, for Fishel, by embryologists working in the university. Judge Elias did not agree Fishel should pay damages for a breach of contract. The judge also pointed out the university managers were informed Fishel was carrying out consultancy duties overseas. The case has highlighted the problem of academics taking on private commercial work.
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Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2000
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A reason to cry wolf
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Some experts are concerned the initiatives to increase the number of wolves may have lead to their reputation being damaged, as they have started to attack livestock and in a few cases humans.
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Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2000
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