'Mr Clarke, like the Prince of Wales, is given to making a bit of a Charlie of himself when he opens his mouth. No thinking please. We're new Labour'
Article Abstract:
Issues relating to the contention that the "new" Labour Party in the United Kingdom is in danger of losing sight of what is true and valuable in its rush to cosy up to corporate culture - as demonstrated by statements made by Charles Clarke, secretary of state for education, regarding the place of universities in society. It is argued that what Clarke wants universities to do is produce citizens who merely "benefit the economy", rather than citizens who are critical, and who take part in a growing inequality in society.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2003
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'Russell Group? More like a group of rustlers. And, being English, they're not unlike that grotesque embodiment of social snobbery, Hyacinth Bucket'
Article Abstract:
Issues relating to the state of the universities in the United Kingdom are examined. It is argued that the policies of current Labour government in the UK appear to be designed to increase the gap between old and new universities, rather than close it, effectively taking money out of the pocket of the poorer establishments in order to finance the so-called "research elite".
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2003
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