Achieving top grades in science subjects more difficult, proves research “On average, subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Biology at A-level are a whole grade harder than Drama, Sociology or Media Studies, and three-quarters of a grade harder than English, RE or Business Studies.” (tags: academia education science social-science humanities) Physicists create millimeter-sized ‘Bohr atom’ A… Continue reading links for 2008-07-02
Month: July 2008
Book Report
It’s been ages since I reported on the status of Bunnies Made of Cheese: The Book. For most of that time, that’s because there was nothing to report– I sent a draft off to my editor, and was awaiting comments. When I finally did get comments, the August 1 deadline was beginning to loom, particularly… Continue reading Book Report
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What Would Jesus Do (in College)? :: Inside Higher Ed :: Higher Education’s Source for News, Views and Jobs A look at “challenges confronting a subset of religious colleges: Those looking to differentiate themselves from what’s perceived as the prevailing norm – Christian colleges as bastions of social conservatism – without collapsing age-old faith tradi… Continue reading links for 2008-07-01