Brussels sprout
It is a rare statesman who introduces a style of government so distinctive that a word has to be coined to do justice to it. Step forward alumni to be proud of No 78: President Mobutu Sese Seko of...
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Flipper slippers
Great excitement several leagues under the sea at the news that an Oxford PhD student has invented a singing synthesizer to reproduce the voice of any human or animal and adapt it to any style. "You...
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Two-tone tonsure
The Blair hair row has meant the health of a public pate is no fringe issue. Terry Melia, outgoing chief inspector of the Further Education Funding Council, grasped the nettle when he helpfully...
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Artwork sparks porn row
A feminist artist's work was at the centre of a row over censorship at a conference on domestic violence, sexual abuse and women's citizenship held in Brighton this week. Alison Lochhead's work on "...
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Tolerance by degree
GRADUATES are one of the most liberal, tolerant and permissive groups in the community, according to the latest British Social Attitudes report. Having a university degree is a strong predictor of...
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TECs fear Budget mauling
TRAINING and Enterprise Councils are reporting improved enrolment and success-rate figures, but fear that their funding will be slashed in next week's Budget. Enrolments for NVQ-based youth training...
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Tables mooted for teacher trainers
THE TEACHER Training Agency today published proposals for developing performance tables for all teacher training providers. The move follows calls from Gillian Shephard, Secretary of State for...
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Rifle club banned
STIRLING University students have voted to disband their rifle club following an appeal from the local Association of University Teachers in the wake of the Dunblane tragedy. The move comes as the...
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A picture of college success
COLLEGES are considering introducing a pictorial league table to eliminate the unfairness they see in the present system. Terry Melia, outgoing chief inspector of the Further Education Funding...
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Labour attacks premature spending
ACCOUNTANTS have been appointed at Northern Ireland's 17 further education colleges even before the Government's incorporation policy has been agreed. And the Labour Party has claimed about Pounds 1...
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Robertson alludes to cuts moratorium
RAYMOND Robertson, Scottish Office minister for education, has hinted that the Government may be about to call a halt to higher education funding cuts in the Budget. Mr Robertson, speaking at the...
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Student poisoned
A Keele University student died on Tuesday from carbon monoxide poisoning in her Stoke-on-Trent flat. Four other students were treated in hospital. Douglas Trainer, NUS president, said she was the...
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London sounds fees warning
THES reporters round up the latest submissions to the Dearing Inquiry. UNIVERSITY of London colleges have warned that they will have to charge fees to prevent further deterioration of courses and...
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Poor students hit hardest
INEQUALITIES in student funding are hitting those from the poorest backgrounds and forcing more students into part-time jobs, according to a survey commissioned today by the Department for Education...