Distance is Wye's objective

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Wye College, the agricultural college of the University of London, was one of the first institutions to introduce international distance learning at the masters' level. The school now hopes to double the number of students participating in distance learning courses to more than 1,500 by the year 2005. Its external programme now involves 40 of its 70 teaching and research staff members, with some 785 students being enrolled.

Distance education

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Here's to our health

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The NHS (National Health Service) University was formed to make certain that staff in higher education are adequately skilled and to bolster the standards of health care. Among the educational services to be offered, NHS University will utilize e-learning to reach as many staff as possible. Additionally, the development of training in communications skills program tops its list of priorities.

Standards, Education, United Kingdom. National Health Service, NHS University

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Union bars fail to pull punters

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An increase in the number of chain pubs targeting college-aged Londoners may spell the end for London's student union bars. The fact that chain pubs offer drinks at discount prices, and that students low on cash are socializing less, are hurting the crowds at student union bars. Student union bars are hoping that discounts on pints will bring in more punters.

Economic aspects, Bars, saloons, etc., Bars (Drinking establishments)

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