It could be argued that this is a moment of great change in business education, not unlike that which led to the Gordon-Howell report, as the research-practical application debate, the emphasis on ethics and the demand for MBAs provoked by the financial crisis come together.

ECONOMIST: The Gordon-Howell report of 1959

The FBI's Strategic Information and Operations Center (SOIC) posted its "Social Media Application" market research request onto the web on 19 January, and it was subsequently flagged up by New Scientist magazine.

BBC: FBI plans social network map alert mash-up application

The day focused on graphene and nanotechnology research, and their potential for commercial application.

UNESCO: Prizes and Patronage

During the seminar there were some issues discussed of further development and international cooperation focusing on strengthening of scientific-research hydrology potential with application of up-to-date methods of study.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN TASHKENT