Brilliance and the barrier to a great career

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Researchers seeking a career in academia are not well provided for by university careers services but those employed on fixed-term research contracts are likely to benefit from the formation of the Concordat Implementation Group in Jul. 1997. The Concordat agreement, signed by the Committee of Vice Chancellors and Principals and the major research funding bodies in 1996, recognises the problems associated with short-term contracts. The aim of the Concordat Implementation Group is to ensure good conditions and prospects for researchers employed on fixed-term contracts.

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Noble convictions that founded the Nobels

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This article focuses on the history of Alfred Bernhard Nobel, who gave rise to the Nobel prize. Nobel was involved in chemistry and physics, although he also longed to be a writer. Today, the Nobel prize has given way to many other honours, including the Ig Nobel prize.

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Woman's touch is needed

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Denmark has a major problem recruiting researchers for its universities and other public-sector institutions. The Danish Council for Research Policy feels better pay and conditions are needed to attract applicants and more women and foreigners would be welcome.

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