How Harold's pet project became his monument

Article Abstract:

Former UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson was very influential in the creation of the Open University. He made education his priority, but saw mixed success. However, it cannot be denied that he will be remembered very positively for his involvement with the Open University. He faced considerable opposition, but remained determined to set up the Open University, despite economic and financial crises. He always believed that there would be demand for such an institution, but did not realize fully how great that demand would be.

History, Social policy, Open University, Wilson, Harold, Lord

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Satisfaction guaranteed (well, almost)

Article Abstract:

A survey of 40 students from a range of new and established UK universities indicates that 57% feel that the teaching they receive is generally good, with 20% reporting it to be adequate and 10% very good. The government is currently considering how to establish a national system to evaluate graduate satisfaction.

Evaluation, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, College students

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The master of red tape

Article Abstract:

The UK government does not give a sufficiently high priority to the funding of universities, according to University of Dundee Principal and Vice-Chancellor Sir Alan Langlands. However, he states that running this university is extremely interesting.

Officials and employees, Interview, University of Dundee, Langlands, Alan

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