Violent students terrorise staff

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Lecturers are facing a growing risk of violent attack, harassment or intimidation from their students, according to a pilot study conducted by Deborah Lee of Derby University. The research uncovered cases of knives and a gun being found in halls of residence and one case where a student threatened to stab her lecturer. Leaders of lecturers' unions stated that the problem was increasing as a result of a rising number of students, declining staff-to-student ratios and an increase in the pressure on students to succeed at university.

Psychological aspects, School violence, Teacher-student relationships, Teacher-student relations

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Glees report on terror riles v-cs

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Vice-chancellors of universities in the United Kingdom have reacted angrily to research by Anthony Glees, professor of politics at Brunel University and a leading intelligence expert, that concluded that universities in the UK were being used by extremists and terrorist as recruiting grounds. Glees contends that vice-chancellors are ignoring the activities of extremists on campuses, but they argue that Glees research is flawed.

Personnel administration, Political aspects, Recruiting, Industry hiring, Terrorists, Glees, Anthony

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Crude recipe for a 'chicken-run' sector?

Article Abstract:

The implementation of the unsuitable corporate-like target-setting and performance management for academics by universities despite their opposition is presented.

Government expenditures, Research and Testing Services, Scientific Research and Development Services, Management dynamics, Research & Development-Universities, Management, Company business management, University research, Government finance

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