Intellectual fibre, not nuggets
Article Abstract:
The UK government wants, if its latest white paper on the future of higher education is to be believed, to create a system of "McUniversities", which serve a diet of intellectual fast food, only teaching and not engaging in any research activities. It is argued that the basis of the government's white paper is flawed, as universities are not establishments set up to teach students, but rather that the teaching that goes on in an university is a byproduct of the process of research, and that future students might be wiser to avoid the fast food of the government designed system and instead should start saving and investing to pay for slow intellectual food.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2003
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Keep staff on board
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An examination of the expected reforms that will be announced in the government's higher education strategy paper. It is argued that the government needs to pay attention to the opinion of academics when considering its reform, as winning the understanding and engagement of academic staff will be vital if the government's plans are to succeed.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2003
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Will rich ideas tackle a very poor show?
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Issues relating to the UK government's new strategy for higher education are examined from the point of view of seeing what it will do to recruit greater numbers of working-class students.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2003
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