Truth and dignity behind newspeak
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The Freedom Forum Media Studies Center was established in 1985 as the top centre for media research in the US, and as such attracts the best students and academics. Around 200 apply each year and 15 to 20 are accepted on the basis of an application stating their achievements to date and the project they would do if accepted. A full year's salary is paid. The only stipulation is being a New York resident and attending the weekly seminars. The summer seminars have attracted ex-presidents and heads of all three networked news services. Funds are around $3 million a year and the center has exceeded all expectations.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1992
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Student hardship is hitting standards
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A survey of 2,770 academics showed that 75% of those who took part felt that problems students experienced financially was affecting academic standards. Two recent innovations, the introduction of quality audits and colleges seeking funding for commercial projects met with general approval. Those working in humanities and social science departments felt most strongly that student difficulties with finance were adversely affecting their academic work.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1993
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The brains behind the brawn. (British Olympic team)
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The British Olympic team is better prepared than any other for the Olympics in Atlanta according to professor of human physiology at Aberdeen University, Ron Maughan. Much of the preparation has depended on the work of those in the medical, psychology and sports science facilities at British universities.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1996
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