Research data win exemption from FoI Act
The government has agreed to introduce an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act to prevent the premature disclosure of research data.
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On university orders, I can't discuss that work when I'm at work
Scholar’s use of company document elicits legal letters and ‘cave-in’ by OU. David Matthews writes
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Public-backed funding to private college students shoots up to £100m
Taxpayer-backed funding for students at private colleges rose by 138 per cent to £100 million last year, with a private equity-owned institution that did not meet all quality standards accounting for...
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Labour may help cut student visas from migration targets
David Matthews on growing signs of cross-party accord as BIS recasts education as an export
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MP flags Tories' 'huge concern' over Offa head
A Tory MP has warned that there is opposition on his party’s front bench to Les Ebdon, following criticism of his comments on the “snobbery” surrounding university education.
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Half of potential dropouts cite finance problems
NUS survey shows higher rates of work, worry and withdrawal among worse-off. Chris Parr reports
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Sussex 'deaf' to objections to childcare changes
Academics at the University of Sussex say they were left stunned at a meeting of the institution’s senate when management refused to discuss motions put forward by union members of 17 departments...
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Finch access plan unlikely to fly across the Atlantic
Report draws US notice but experts say journals will not ‘play RCUK game’. Paul Jump reports
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Assumption, but no altered state
St Mary’s fails to transform into university following QAA critique of hypnosis course. Jack Grove writes
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Scottish play for power: high aims or pure politics?
Holyrood seeks power over admissions, governance and, via the SFC, courses. David Matthews reports
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On a train called Knowledge, travel opens eyes and minds
Gandhi is the inspiration for a rail-based college. Joanna Sugden reports from New Delhi
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Virtual rise shrinks value of campus in US minds
The value of a traditional, campus-based degree is being eroded by rising confidence in online courses, a US survey has revealed.
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The father, mother or child of invention
Personal experience can drive scholars to push the boundaries in their chosen field, writes Jon Marcus
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From where I sit - A little tarnish on the title
Honorary professorships can be controversial because they are sometimes awarded to individuals who have made large donations or who can serve marketing and promotional purposes, and also because they...
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