Calls to counter UK drain on Africa

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Universities in the UK are recruiting academic talent from developing countries at such a rate that the imposition of recruitment restrictions and the payment of compensation packages to counter the damage caused should be considered, according to "The Brain Drain - Academic and Skilled Migration to the UK and its Impacts on Africa" report commissioned by academic trade unions. The report argues that the brain drain of the best academics from Africa is having a devastating effect, causing skill shortages and the failure of education systems.

Africa, Reports, International aspects, Recruiting, Industry hiring, Foreign teachers, Teachers, Foreign

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Free market deals fatten pay packets

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An analysis of the impact the arrival of the free market in the academic sector has had on the pay packets of academics. Figures reveal that salaries at some universities have risen by 30% as the attempt to attract the best staff.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Compensation and benefits, Statistics, Wages, Wages and salaries, Salary

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