Universities like to promote new research by their academics in the popular media, but don’t do nearly enough to make the research itself accessible for timely analysis by those outside the academy
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Do technology parks work?
There’s barely a city in the western world that hasn’t at some time sought to re-create the success of high profile technology innovation districts like Silicon Valley within its own boundaries. Mostly these attempts have involved establishing small publicly funded research/technology parks within or close to universities. As well as Silicon Valley, the usual suspects [...]
READ MOREShould the old AMPOL building be demolished?
The key issue arising from the Elizabeth Tower Motor Lodge case isn’t that the building can now be demolished, but rather what’s proposed to replace it. The former AMPOL headquarters building is noted for its dramatic circular staircase, but its claims to historical significance aren’t compelling. According to the National Trust: Historically, it is of interest [...]
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