Visionary initiative comes under threat of closure in wake of funding debacle
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The Crichton University Campus in Dumfries is praised as a catalyst for the regeneration of the underprivileged southwest of Scotland, which helps to stop the exodus of young people and makes opportunities for mature students. However, the project, which merges Glasgow and Paisley universities and Bell College, is threatened in 2007 by Glasgow University's plan to cut its undergraduate intake and withdraw from the site.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2007
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Art courses look to develop Islamic crafts and supply staff for a growing industry
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The first students are set to graduate from the fine art course at Sharjah's College of Fine Arts and these students will provide qualified staff for the growing number of museums and galleries in Sharjah. The college forms an integral element in the process of promoting art and culture.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2006
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Women eye up graduate job market
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Students at the all-female Zayed University discussing job opportunities all agree that they will not face gender discrimination as it is 'about qualifications, not your gender'. All said they wanted to get married but believed that most of the students wanted a job as well.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2006
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