QAA finding on London 'perverse'
Members of the University of London have launched a rearguard action against academic watchdogs for publishing a critical audit of the university. The university's institutions, some of which are...
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Kelly tells Hefce to 'go further' in supporting drive to pull in poor pupils
Funding chiefs must shift more money into the drive to attract students from poor backgrounds into higher education, the Government has said. Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State for Education, urges the...
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£100m for 'new blood'
The Higher Education Funding Council for England has issued a call for nominations for "new blood" clinical senior lectureship awards. Hefce and the National Health Service trusts have committed £100...
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Original ideas wanted
The Plagiarism Advisory Service has invited submissions for papers for its second International Plagiarism Conference to be held from June 19-21 in Gateshead. Conference themes include managing...
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Focus on key issues
The Welsh Assembly has launched a consultation on a proposed science policy for Wales, which would focus on research and development in health, low-carbon energy systems, and economic and social...
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Curtain up on alliance
The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama has opened talks with Glamorgan University over proposals for a strategic alliance that would be "substantial, sustainable and structural".
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Free prescriptions
Student leaders have welcomed Scottish Executive proposals to exempt young people in full-time education from National Health Service prescription charges. Melanie Ward, president of the National...
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Student numbers up
Student numbers are rising according to new figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency. Overall figures show a 1.8 per cent increase from 2,247,440 in 2003-04 to 2,287,540 in 2004-05. First-...
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Correction
A report (January 20) inaccurately listed Sheffield University administrator Chris Cartledge as one of a number of wealthy science entrepreneurs, as a result of an association with Streamline...
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Top in consultancy: Academe and business profit from expert help
Jessica Shepherd discovers the secrets of the money-spinners Academics can boost their annual earnings by at least £120,000 through consultancy work, The Times Higher 's survey of the academic rich...
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RAE 2008: A nod to new blood and a warning to gameplayers
With the rules for the 2008 RAE in place, Anthea Lipsett and Tony Tysome assess the key changes and their impact on departments and individuals The final ground rules that will be used to judge...
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Hood faces new turmoil
Trouble is brewing at Oxford. Claire Sanders and Anna Fazackerley report As he faces renewed rebellion, John Hood, Oxford University's vice-chancellor, will be only too aware that reaching a full...
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Students attack introduction of 'one-sided' contract of duties
Trouble is brewing at Oxford. Claire Sanders and Anna Fazackerley report As he faces renewed rebellion, John Hood, Oxford University's Students at Oxford University are opposing plans by the colleges...
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QAA uncovers results lottery
Academic assessment practices vary so much within and between some universities that students increasingly find themselves in a results lottery, it was claimed this week. A report by the Quality...