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Benchmarking Higher Education: The Pandemic

Once in one or two generations, nations face a challenge that can abruptly shape their future; and very few times humanity faces challenges that stretch its limits and require a focused and calm approach....

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NHS’ Moment of Truth

It seems there are still people in NHS who are reluctant to lie (at least because they are scared of the legal repercussions) and they still have the twisted view to stick to the...

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A Welcoming U-Turn

I do not know what you think of the government in relation to the management of the pandemic but I suspect you agree that Boris Johnson has consistently demonstrated a refined high-level skill in...

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Impromptu: For the Fallen

New Year, new hopes, new paths… But some things must stay with us as they are too much to digest; to remind us of the grave and catastrophic injustice and loss our choices during...

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COVID Tests: Sweet Little Lies…

As we are reaching the end of the second lockdown in England, I can’t help but sympathise with the prime minister, all the ministers and the lead scientists who manage the pandemic. They managed...

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When Boris learnt about peer reviews

Yesterday, we learnt that Pfizer is moving fast with the coronavirus vaccination and they see 90% effectiveness. It is not clear exactly what this news means as the company has not released any data...

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COVID-19 Numerology

I have previously argued about the unconvincing and unsettling approach of politicians and scientists to the pandemic (here). This time I am looking at the reported numbers around COVID-19 because the evaluation of the...