Outsiders are moving into pole position

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the growing power of the United Kingdom's 38 non-aligned universities, those that sit outside of bodies such as the Russell Group and the Coalition of Modern Universities, is made in the light of a new report written for vice-chancellors which reveals that they are good at access and many have strong research records. The report, "Patterns of Higher Education Institutions in the UK", is the third of its type produced by the strategy group of Universities UK. The report, which focuses on differentiation, also notes that there has been a general decline in the financial security of all institutions of higher education in the UK.

Analysis, Universities UK, Educational aspects

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Experts: access policy futile

Article Abstract:

Universities would have to scrap entry requirements in order to make any headway in admitting students from a wide range of backgrounds, according to a report by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (Hefce). The reviw raises doubts about whether policies to cut inequality through education can work and will fuel the debate on why participation in higher education by disadvantaged groups has stalled.

Financial management, Finance, College admissions, Company financing

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Where to take your pregnant pause

Article Abstract:

The University and College Union (UCU) has launched a major database on pay and conditions at universities and has used the data to provide an analysis of maternity conditions. Maternity deals range from fur to 26 weeks of full pay and there are wide variations in eligibility.

Personnel administration, Compensation and benefits, College teachers, College faculty, Labor relations

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