Guns, guts and gardens

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An analysis of a survey into the characteristics and traits of university vice-chancellors in the UK. The survey revealed that the typical vice-chancellor is male, possibly foreign, likely to have spent time in industry, hold a science or other numerate degree and preferably a doctorate, and while a background including Oxford or Cambridge is not necessary, it is not uncommon.

Analysis, Surveys, Deans (in schools), Deans (Education), College administrators

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Big three boast most RAE judges

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Manchester has joined Cambridge and Oxford universities as the institutions supplying the most judges for the 2008 research assessment exercise (RAE). These universities will supply about one in six judges for the RAE, which will evaluate the research quality of universities across the UK.

Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Research and Testing Services, Scientific Research and Development Services, Colleges and universities, Research & Development-Universities, Evaluation, Universities and colleges, University research

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Huge disparity in hours raises question of value

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Large variations in the number of hours academics in different disciplines are expected to teach have been set out in a report by the Higher Education Policy Institute. On average, old universities provided more teaching hours than post-92 counterparts.

Personnel administration, Reports, Compensation and benefits, College teachers, College faculty

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