Hire more from abroad, UK told

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The British Council has said that more academic jobs in the UK should go to overseas candidates to ensure that British universities can maintain their global reputation for excellence. More global competition for jobs is needed to help the UK keep pace with international competitors in research and teaching.

Recruiting, Industry hiring

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Venture to inspire our future leaders

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Academics joining a new training programme intended to make them think like entrepreneurs could be the vice-chancellors of the future, according to creators of the course. Paul Hanson, director of research and education at the National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship, is leading the initiative.

Training, College administrators

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Personnel heads cool on rush for promotion

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Hopes of better promotion prospects for academics as the new pay and grading structure is adopted are expected to be dashed, according to a poll by The Times Higher. Almost all university personnel managers taking part said they did not expect academics to be promoted.

Compensation and benefits, College teachers, College faculty

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