Council defiance endangers Unisa's funds

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Because it has defied government orders regarding the appointment of a vice-chancellor, the University of South Africa (Unisa) may face court action and lose its subsidy. The disobedience could endanger Unisa's R40 million monthly allotment, according to education minister Kader Asmal. The row concerns the appointment of senior officials and the timing of a merger between the distance learning efforts of Unisa, Technikon South Africa, and Vista University.

Laws, regulations and rules, Distance education, University of South Africa

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Market with a wealth of talent - but should UK plunder it ?

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British universities could face many difficulties if their drive for foreign students takes them to 'more difficult markets', such as Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, according to Dominic Scott, chief executive of the Council for International Education Ukcosa. Leeds University received 2,500 applications from Nigerians and offered places to half of them but at the start of the autumn 2005 term, only five turned up.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Reports, International aspects, Statistics, Students, Foreign, Foreign students, Strategic aspects

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AAU rebuilds its reputation

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The Association of African Universities (AAU) is expected to see Sida, Swedish agency, resume funding of the association following an assessment prompted by unease over the focus of the AAU. The UK has also announced a GBP3.5 million 4-year grant for a project to help African universities support development efforts.

Financial management, Administration of General Economic Programs, Sweden, Africa, International politics, Foreign Economic & Financial Assistance, Finance, International relations, Economic assistance, Foreign economic assistance, Company financing

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