Job cuts to mean worse doctors
Medical schools will have to shed at least 100 academic staff to meet Government cuts, Sir Michael Thompson, chairman of the vice chancellors' medical committee, warned this week. The shortfall comes...
Medical schools will have to shed at least 100 academic staff to meet Government cuts, Sir Michael Thompson, chairman of the vice chancellors' medical committee, warned this week. The shortfall comes...
The first full-scale review of legal education in 25 years has called for greater flexibility and a stronger partnership between law schools and professional bodies. New entry and exit points should...
Competition for prestigious British Academy studentships for masters and PhD degrees is expected to be tougher than ever this year, writes Simon Targett. Government cutbacks mean that Britain's...
Edinburgh University is to investigate the teaching practices of psychology lecturer and self-styled "scientific racist" Chris Brand, whose book on IQ was withdrawn by his publisher last week. Sir...
The Teacher Training Agency is to develop defined standards of knowledge and skills required in newly-qualified teachers and a system for assessing the effectiveness of teacher training. The...