Contract staff laid off in preparation for EU law

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Concern has been expressed that universities in the UK may fire academics employed on short term contracts rather than offer them the permanent positions to which they will be entitled under European regulations. The regulations, with which universities have until 2006 to comply with, should see tens of thousands of academics on fixed-term contracts see improved job security as they are moved on to permanent positions, however evidence has been uncovered that some institutions are laying staff off rather than giving them permanent jobs.

Influence, College teachers, College faculty, Labor law, Labour law

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Oxford-Brookes offers home-working to staff

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Staff at Oxford Brookes University are to be offered the opportunity to apply to work from home as part of efforts by the university to enhance the work-life balance of its staff and help it recruit and retrain the best staff from a competitive jobs market. Simonetta Manfredi, manager of Oxford Brookes' work-life balance project, argues that its policies are based on sound business reasoning, as well as ensuring that the university is well ahead of any legal responsibilities it may have.

Oxford Brookes University

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Staff alarmed about birth of NHS monster

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A prospectus for the University of the National Health Service (NHS), claims that the university will grow to 1 million students, have a network of campuses, and be the largest university in the world. NHS staff are concerned that the university will take up too many resources.

Buildings and facilities, United Kingdom. National Health Service, University of the National Health Service (UK)

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