January start lures new type of entrant

Article Abstract:

Thousands of students are starting their higher education courses in January, thereby avoiding the stress and rush which is associated with traditional autumn enrolment. The majority of these students are mature, part-time or some other form of "non-traditional" student, but the University of Staffordhire, which is promoting a number of January-start courses, believes that starting in January is an option that will appeal to all types of students.

Education, Higher, Higher education, Educational aspects

---

Bodleian may not survive cut intact

Article Abstract:

The Bodleian library, one of the world's most famous libraries, may be broken up as part of plans by Oxford University to overhaul its library services. The majority of the library's 6 million books are expected to be transferred to new locations around Oxford as part of the plans, which envision the reduction of the number of libraries run by the central university from 40 to 15 over the next decade.

Facilities & equipment, Libraries, Libraries and Archives, Academic Libraries, Buildings and facilities, University and college libraries, University of Oxford. Bodleian Library

---

Oxford's new governance plan shifts power balance

Article Abstract:

Oxford University has dropped plans to establish an external body of representatives to oversee its operations and make its corporate decisions. New plans propose the creation of a 15-member council, of which eight would be external representatives, to deal with funding and other corporate issues.

Management dynamics, College administration, Company business management

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Dollar rules the roost above Lenin Hills. Redundancy plan to boost wages. Demands of donor lead Russian to spurn cash
• Abstracts: Fury at TV focus on riches of heritage. Cast-off drugs harm wildlife. Time to work on the image, Mr Clark?
• Abstracts: Mentors count personal costs. Off campus, off the scene. Unit mulls moody side

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.