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Identifies the remedies to the problems of British science through a chain-link model of innovation. Allocation of one billion pounds to solve the problem of underfunding; Knowledge transfer; Role of industrial clusters in regional development; Consumer acceptance of new technology. INSET: What the experts say about the white paper..

The article reports on the innovation index published by the Times Higher Education. Eindhoven Universityof Technology and Harvard University and University of Washington have taken the first and second and third positions respectively. The parameters used in the ranking and the papers published are discussed.

The article assesses the challenges and opportunities for the growth of higher education in Asia. Reommendations are offered for the progress of Asian universities including international promotion and engagement with global peers, publication of papers in world-class journals by Asian researchers and attendance in international conferences, and industrial collaboration for technological innovation. It stresses the need to build a sustainable cycle and a strategic framework for universities.

The author argues in favor of fostering the role of British higher education in the creative industries. He claims that the most innovative part of the economy has been left out of the core research and innovation agenda. He explains the responsibility of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The author also comments on the Green Paper "Staying Ahead: The Economic Performance of the UK's Creative Industries."

Focuses on the curriculum-based assessment 'Folder of Levelled Indicators of Pupil Progress in ICT' from curriculum advisory team in Essex, England. Assessment product on sensible use of paper; Advantages of the ICT software on collecting assessment data; Plans of extending the innovative resource in classroom practice.

Reveals that computer-based assessment (CBA) methods have increased students' performance and boosted correct responses in examinations. Attitudes of lecturers on computer-based tests; Advantages of the CBA to further and higher education; Comparison between pencil/paper-methods in tests and CBA.

Reports that ministers at Great Britain Department for Education and Employment are planning to phase out most paper-based communications by 2002. Technological innovations on school management; Services for teachers on the Web site.

Suggests alternative methods for high-technology pupil registration in Great Britain. Cost of provision of swipe cards to students; Keying in of data into the computer from the paper register; Addressing of root cause of truancy.

Describes the News Education Centre, a computer-packed classroom in Portsmouth, England, where visitors can learn how a newspaper is put together. Portsmouth's evening paper `The News'; Primary, secondary and college students' use of the facilities; Desktop publishing technology; Awards received by the center; Application of the center across the curriculum; Children's motivation through the medium.

Reports on the emergence of the use of computers instead of paper as platforms for exams in schools. Trial of North West Kent college at Dartford, Great Britain; Response of students; Operation process.

Details the benefits of using computer technology in teaching history. Comparison of using paper and electronic handouts; Ease in providing primary material for students; Ease in administering tests.