| Druids: Worshippers of nature who were said to sacrifice humans Although Druids are believed to have existed throughout Celtic societies in Europe during the Iron Age, almost all the surviving evidence about them is found in the writings of later Roman authors. telegraph.co.uk |
Equestrian Games' tips for 2012 vets Behind the scenes at the World Equestrian Games, a team of veterinary experts have been working hard to keep their equine athletes in peak condition. Are there lessons to be learnt for London 2012? bbc.co.uk |
Celebrities tracked by new website amid security fears Fans will be able to track the movements of their favourite celebrities following the launch of a new website that tells them where they were last sighted, despite fears it could put them in jeopardy. telegraph.co.uk |
Work Foundation thinktank declared insolvent and sold Britain's best-known employment thinktank acquired by Lancaster UniversityIn one of the bleaker economic portents of recent days, the UK's best-known employment thinktank has been declared insolvent and bought up.The Work Foundation, which bills itself as "the leading independent authority on work and its future", announced today that it had been acquired by Lancaster University. The move came after a winding up petition, citing a £26.9m pension deficit, was filed at the high court yesterday.The university claims the purchase minimises losses to creditors, including pension fund members, and safeguards 43 jobs, including that of the foundation's executive vice chair, Will Hutton. Hutton is a former editor of the Observer, a member of the Scott Trust, which owns the Guardian, and an adviser to the government on public sector pay.The foundation, which aims to equip "leaders, policymakers and opinion-formers with evidence, advice, new thinking and networks", will remain at its Westminster base as a separate entity.Stephen Bevan, the foundation's managing director, described its work as "very complementary" to that of the university. "Our existing programmes of research on the world of work are strong and influential," he said. "But being able to work in partnership with eminent experts in a number of disciplines and having access to new networks both in the UK and overseas will further strengthen our impact."The alliance, he added, would help the foundation consolidate its reputation for analysis and its ability to advise policymakers.Professor Sue Cox, the dean of Lancaster University Management School, said the development cemented a long-standing relationship. She added: "There are obvious synergies – for example in the areas of HR, innovation, labour economics and organisational health and wellbeing – and we are very excited about combining our respective strengths."ThinktanksLancaster UniversityHigher educationSam Jonesguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Melancholy swansong of a queen gets upbeat vote from opera lovers The suicidal subject matter is far from uplifting and it is unlikely to become a World Cup theme tune any time soon. timesonline.co.uk |