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Professor calls for controversial cuts in research »

Professor Haldane

A Scottish professor’s comments about the cost and dubious benefit of some university research has caused a storm in academic circles. Writing for The Scotsman, Professor John Haldane, director of the Centre of Ethics, Philosophy and Public Affa...

Wed 03 Mar 2010 by John Hislop | Read more »

More private universities on the way, says vice-chancellor »

Dr Terence Kealy

The vice-chancellor of the University of Buckingham has predicted a rise in the number of private institutions as a result of the looming funding crisis. Dr Terence Kealy, in charge of the UK's only private university, told The Journal that a lack of ...

Wed 17 Feb 2010 by Grace Wermenbol | Read more »

London Metropolitan University's uncertain future »

London Metropolitan University's uncertain future

Fears over the future of London Metropolitan University have been raised following criticisms from students and educators regarding the proposed managerial restructuring of the institution. The uproar from the student community follows a major funding...

Wed 20 Jan 2010 by James Fidler | Read more »

New UCU strikes target London university »

New UCU strikes target London university

A leading teaching union has launched a protest campaign after the University of the Arts in London announced job cuts. Last week's protest was part of the University and College Union's (UCU) UK-wide 'Defend Jobs, Defend Education' campaign to preven...

Wed 25 Nov 2009 by Naomi Kennedy | Read more »

London Met guest lecturer refuses to attend in support of academic boycott »

The 2009 Woman Political Journalist of the year, Lesley Abdela, cancelled a guest lecture appearance at London Metropolitan University (LMU) last week in support of an academic boycott. Ms Abdela was due to make an appearance at the Women's Library bu...

Wed 11 Nov 2009 by Constantine Innemée | Read more »

UUK report criticised for glossing over £2.7 billion investment shortfall »

UUK

A recent report on trends in higher education has been criticised by the Universities and Colleges Union (UCU) for ignoring “serious issues”. The report, by universities umbrella organistation Universities UK (UUK) titled Patterns of Highe...

Wed 07 Oct 2009 by Constantine Innemée | Read more »

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