Graham has pointed to a new report from the UK Research Information Network, the UK HE/library policy unit: an analysis with considerable evidence of the way in which e-journals are used - what works, what does not, and the impacts.
The Royal Society has produced its annual state of the nation report on science education Increasing the Size of the Pool, looking at choices and policy needs to increase the number opting for science at university in the UK. The recommendations should cause some interesting arguments.
Article on current approaches and possible ways forward. Stephen J. Ceci and Wendy M. Williams
Understanding current causes of women's underrepresentation in science. PNAS published ahead of print February 7, 2011, doi:10.1073/pnas.1014871108
Australia conducted the exercise Excellence in Research Australia in 2010 - results published on 31 January. Next exercise in 2012. The purpose is assessment of excellence in higher education research, informing funding allocations - similar to the UK.
