Cover-up claims over debt research
University vice-chancellors were accused this week of suppressing vital research on student debt during the run-up to the May 2005 general election in order to avoid criticism of the Government's...
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Minorities win more top jobs in academia
Ethnic minorities are slowly beginning to claw their way into the upper echelons of academia despite still being underrepresented in senior ranks. Figures compiled by the Association of University...
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'Computers will never supersede the need for universities'
Brian Ford, visiting professor at Leicester University, says technology adds a new dimension to learning In a Google search of e-teaching, Leicester University rates pretty highly, Brian Ford, the...
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On the move...
* Lora Nicolaou , director of urban strategies at the design consultancy DEGW, has been appointed head of research at Greenwich University's Urban Renaissance Institute at Medway. * The University of...
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V-cs call on peers to fight corner
Vice-chancellors have mobilised peers to defend academic freedom as the Terrorism Bill enters the House of Lords on Monday, writes Tony Tysome. The move comes amid fears that issues affecting...
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Imperial's plan to axe its old ties
University of London could be weakened by major player's proposal. Jessica Shepherd reports Imperial College London plans to leave the capital's federal university within two years, according to...
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Politician warns Welsh will flock to leave unless alliance shifts
A leading Welsh politician has warned that the University of Wales needs to change radically if it is to retain some of its biggest member institutions. Janet Ryder, education spokeswoman for Plaid...
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Soas two to return
Two university librarians are expected to be reinstated at the School of Oriental and African Studies after their redundancies prompted 18 academics to resign from non-contractual duties. Managers at...
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Cancer centre set up
Manchester University has launched a cancer research centre that it hopes will make it a world leader in the exploration and treatment of cancer. The Manchester Cancer Research Centre will bring...
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Scientific advice inquiry
The House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee is to hold an inquiry into the way the Government obtains and uses scientific advice in the development of policy. Written submissions are...
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Principled training
The General Medical Council has joined forces with the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board to set out core guidance for medical education. Under the Principles of Good Medical Education...
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Student awards 2006
The Higher Education Academy subject centres, in conjunction with Toshiba, have launched the 2006 National Student Awards. The essay competition asks higher education students to discuss how their...
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BA shortlists books
The British Academy has announced the shortlist for its 2005 book prize. The books are: The Stories of English by David Crystal; A Life of H. L. A. Hart: The Nightmare and the Noble Dream by Nicola...
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Colleges' mixed report
Further education colleges that are major providers of higher education could develop a similar role to the community colleges in the US, the first major government-backed review of the further...
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Hefce to spend or return £20m
The Higher Education Funding Council for England must spend £20 million on its newly established cadre of university centres to promote best teaching practice or risk having to return it to the...