Students could sue over lack of support

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Students with mental health problems could sue their universities if staff fail to recognise their condition and ensure that they get the necessary support, according to a report commissioned by Eversheds, law firm. In the report, Neville Harris, professor of law at Manchester University, argues that universities have a legal duty of care to their students in teaching and also in pastoral care and welfare.

Psychological aspects, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Reports, Mental illness, Mental disorders

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Students attack introduction of 'one-sided' contract of duties

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Oxford University students are opposing college plans to introduce a contract which sets out what the university requires of them. The contract is intended to protect colleges from litigation by those fee-paying students who feel their tuition and courses are not meeting expectations.

Demonstrations and protests, University of Oxford

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Boycott backer aimed only to stir debate

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A clarification that a union motion to boycott Israel was only meant to invoke debate on the issue is presented.

Israel, Government domestic functions, Management dynamics, Management, British foreign relations, Company business management, Teachers' unions, Education policy, Jewish schools

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