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1. Study ranks subjects by competitiveness.

Author

Matthews, David

Subjects
*UNIVERSITIES & colleges, *HERFINDAHL-Hirschman index, *HIGHER education evaluation, *COMPUTER science, RESEARCH evaluation
Abstract

The article discusses a study on research competitiveness in universities in Great Britain. It references the paper "Measuring research competitiveness in UK universities: introducing the Herfindahl Index to the 2008 and 2014 research assessment exercises," by Anthony Kelly and published in "Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education" in August 2015. Among the research subjects that are competitive include computer science, business and management, and art and design.

Published
2015

2. Computing is the new 'Queen of the Sciences.'.

Author

Wilks, Yorick

Subjects
*COMPUTER science, *ECONOMIC demand, *SCIENCE students, *INFORMATION & communication technologies, *COLLEGE curriculum
Abstract

The article argues against a paper by lecturer Neil McBride at De Montfort University concerning the demise of computer science in Great Britain. It addresses the continuing demand for well-trained computer science graduates in the country. The gap between the computer science core and the much softer information and communication technology disciplines is discussed.

Published
2007