Scholars mull public worth of intellectuals
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The role of the public intellectual is much-discussed, but academics are undecided on the precise contribution of public intellectuals to society and the nature of their audience. Some scholars believe that the concept has disappeared, but others state that academic engagement in public life is essential and can be fostered by academics speaking to the public in an everyday language.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2007
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Aesthetics can be a tool to navigate genetic space
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The artists and computer graphics experts are employed to develop the genetic designs for scientists. The aesthetics helps to dissolve the genetic space.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2007
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Collaboration in research a 'tick-box' trick
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An opinion that interdisciplinary research work is not conducted for its value but only as a means of obtaining research funding is presented.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2007
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