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Bhikhu Parekh, the political philosopher, asserts the importance of multiculturalism in a post-9/11 world in his latest book. Michael North reports Bhikhu Parekh, who is normally softly spoken,...
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Johnson acts to halt closures
Minister demands personal notice of science courses at risk as study reveals dire state of physics, writes Tony Tysome. The Government is demanding early notice of university plans to axe "...
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Campus staff offer the full monty
A frying pan, a sombrero, a carrier bag and an Easter egg are among the strategically placed props in a Sheffield Hallam University nude charity calendar. The project, which follows the tradition...
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'The challenge is to bring the best of traditions into the digital age'
Oxbridge's first female chief librarian wants its collections to be accessible for future scholars - and unstuffy. Change is in the air at Oxford University - and not just in Congregation, the dons'...
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On the move...
George Reid , member and presiding officer of the Scottish Parliament, has been appointed honorary professor at the School of Law, Glasgow University. * Eddie Frizzell , former head of the Scottish...
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Fury over £15m arms shares
Pressure to disinvest mounts as universities are named and shamed in arms trade asset revelations. Jessica Shepherd reports. Universities are facing mounting pressure from academics and students to...
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College powers may spawn universities
Government plans to allow further education colleges to award foundation degrees could lead to the creation of a new batch of universities, it was predicted this week. Proposals for legislation that...
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Guidance on campus extremists draws fire
The Government's guidelines on tackling violent extremism on campus have been strongly criticised by academics despite being "toned down" after uproar over an earlier draft of the document leaked to...
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Next week
Wrong Answer How the Government treats scientists and research that it does not like Plus: Special Finland supplement
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US firm to set up UK for-profit institution
An American company is to apply for degree-awarding powers, reports Alan Thomson. The first for-profit university could be established in the UK if a major American education company is successful in...
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Cambridge reform plan criticised by academics
Academics at Cambridge University claim that senior managers are quietly trying to implement governance reforms similar to those that have created such a storm at Oxford University. Vice-chancellor...
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Profs attack managers
A leaked letter says the future of Middlesex University is under threat. Phil Baty reports. Managers accused of 'eroding the academic fabric of the institution' Professors call on governors 'to...
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Cash call rejected
Calls from a Welsh Assembly committee for a cash injection to support a radical shake-up of the way science is funded and co-ordinated in Wales have been rejected by the Welsh Assembly Government....
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Leeds Met holds its fee
Leeds Metropolitan University is to hold undergraduate tuition fees at Pounds 2,000 for full-time home students in 2007, its governors decided this week. The decision to continue with the lower...
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4,000 places go to East
Anglia Ruskin University has been given a £20 million grant to increase the East of England's higher education provision by up to 4,000 places. Two new higher education centres will be opened, one in...