University laws stifle academic dissent

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Universities in Serbia have been hit by repressive laws which have transferred administrative power away from universities to representatives of the government. Anti-government protests have become more difficult and many professors have ceased to take part in demonstrations since laws were passed in 1998. Party loyalty is a criteria for academic promotion. Staff have been fired for refusing to sign a contract interpreted as a loyalty pledge. Control over the curricula as well as management is exercised by the government.

Education policy, Higher education, Yugoslavia, Higher education and state, Academic freedom, Serbia

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Belgrade rector rebuilds campus

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Issues concerning the restructuring of the Belgrade University following the fall of the Slobodan Milosevic's regime in Belgrade, Serbia, are discussed, with focus on the activities undertaken by the university's rector Maria Bogdanovic to reinstate the institution's academic order.

Education, Influence, Serbia, Serbia and Montenegro, Bogdanovic, Marija, University of Belgrade

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Public interest comes before industry profits

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The UK government is seeking to promote closer links between universities and industry, but there are often conflicts of interest. Some research contracts are restrictive and forbid open disclosure of information.

Social aspects, United Kingdom, Industrial research, Business and education, Industry and education

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