Nicol Stephen, Scotland's deputy minister for enterprise and lifelong learning, is obviously sceptical about collaboration between universities.
Sir Alan Langlands, principal of Dundee University, and Bernard King, principal of the University of Abertay, Dundee, were both at a Graduates for Growth employment seminar recently.
Sir Alan, claiming a united interest from the two institutions, said: "I'm sitting here with the principal of the other university in Dundee."
"You can't even bring yourself to mention its name," taunted Mr Stephen.
Register to continue
Why register?
- Registration is free and only takes a moment
- Once registered, you can read 3 articles a month
- Sign up for our newsletter
Subscribe
Or subscribe for unlimited access to:
- Unlimited access to news, views, insights & reviews
- Digital editions
- Digital access to THE’s university and college rankings analysis
Already registered or a current subscriber? Login