Russell elite go for jugular of ailing QAA

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A broader-based inspection of institutions rather than individual subject teaching is being sought by the universities belonging to the influential Russell Group, despite calls by government for closer level inspections.

Standards, Political aspects, Schools, Academic freedom, University autonomy

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Review finds Oxford Brookes 'deficient'

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A group of over 30 students who are seeking tens of thousands of pounds worth of compensation from Oxford Brookes University after the university failed to gain professional accreditation for their vocational osteopathy degree have received a boost to their case after an independent review was critical of the college. Oxford Brookes had rejected complaints from the students that it had failed in its duty of care and in its contractual obligations but an independent review of the conclusions reached by the university's complaints committee has found that key aspects of the findings were "unreasonable".

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation, Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Company legal issue, Investigations, Licensing, certification and accreditation

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Holocaust experts slam inaction on flawed thesis by Birmingham

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The article discusses two renowned Holocaust scholars who criticized Birmingham University's decision to adhere Charlotte Exon's flawed PhD thesis.

Management dynamics, Management, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Company business management, University of Birmingham, Scholars, Jewish, Jewish scholars

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