Here's what we think university is for, Mr Clarke

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Academics from University College London have stated that they believe universities should foster free thinking and engage in "blue-skies" research in response to calls from education secretary Charles Clarke for a debate on the purpose of universities. However, Graham Henderson, new vice-chancellor of the University of Teesside, believes that the task of his university is to raise aspirations and boost the local economy. Clarke had stated in a speech at University College Worcester in April 2003 that he believes the job of an university is to help people deal with changes in society and help the economy, apparently leaving little room for the idea of learning for learning's sake.

Government domestic functions, Social policy, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Speeches, lectures and essays, Education policy, Clarke, Charles, University College London, University of Teesside

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Trainee medics are top of 'posh' league

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An analysis of research conducted by The Times Higher Education Supplement which reveals that students from the middle classes still dominate higher education in certain fields. The research reveals that in medicine and dentistry, students from the higher social classes account for 74% of course admissions, while those from lower social classes only account for 14% of admissions. Mathematical and computer sciences were revealed to be the most egalitarian of disciplines, with 46% of admissions coming from the higher social classes and 27% from the lower social classes.

Science & research, Social aspects, Research, Influence, College admissions, Social classes, Social class

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Students forsake post-92 sector

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New universities in the United Kingdom suffered a large decrease in full-time undergraduate student numbers during the 1998-2003 period while students numbers at old universities have risen, according to an analysis of data obtained from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. Worst hit over the period was Middlesex University, which saw a 48.1% fall in full-time student numbers over the five years to 2,464, while the university that did the best over the five years was Nottingham University, with a 63.1% increase in student numbers to 5,452.

Sales & consumption, Labor Distribution by Employer, Analysis, Statistics, Rankings, College attendance, College enrollment, User statistics

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