Out with ye olde classics?

Article Abstract:

The study of English at degree level is undergoing a small revolution, with courses in creative writing gaining in popularity and subjects such as science fiction, crime fiction and children's literature being added to a rich and diverse curriculum. This growth of new topics of study does not mean that subjects such as Shakespeare are being abandoned, however, interest in the study of old English is decreasing as, alongside postmodern poetry, it is the least popular amongst students.

Organizational history, Analysis, English literature, Study and teaching, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Reorganization and restructuring, English education, Company organization

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Anti top-up fee resolve wavers

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Key political figures within the Liberal Democrats are pushing forward the idea of student vouchers as one way of freeing universities from state control and enabling popular universities to thrive. The move is part of a debae within the party on tenability of the party's opposition of top-up fees in the long run.

Legal issues & crime, Strategy & planning, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Universities and colleges, Political aspects, Political parties, Aims and objectives, Liberal Democratic Party (United Kingdom)

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No 'crisis' as science loses allure

Article Abstract:

The number of UK students who take PhDs in science subjects fell 15 percent between 1995 and 2003, according to figures from the Higher Education Funding Council for England. Academic staff numbers in science subjects was also down by 10 percent in the subjects.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Reports, Statistics, Sciences education, Science education

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