History free-for-all

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Freelance historians have certain characteristics in common compared with academic historians, for example, they need to aim at a wider public and concentrate more on productivity in order to earn a living. Their choice of subject is important, as is the timing of publication, and if a book can appear in serial form in a Sunday newspaper, this will generate more income. Freelance historians view history as an art, according to David Kynaston, a practitioner, and they have tended to avoid a trend toward more emphasis on statistics which has been noted in academic history.

Methods, Criticism and interpretation, History, Freelance writers

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Bouquets for a big encore

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Edinburgh District Council has encouraged the expansion of arts facilities within the city. It has helped redevelop the Empire Theatre to encourage opera and ballet companies to visit. The council has also helped the Traverse Theatre, which has a reputation for encouraging new drama, to move to larger premises. The Royal Lyceum Theatre has also been improved. There is strong competition from Glasgow to stage events, although Edinburgh hopes to attract European audiences as Scotland is president of the European Community in 1992.

Social policy, Local government, Popular culture, Edinburgh, Scotland

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Same song but with a different tune; the new universities brimful with confidence

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The creation of universities from what were previously polytechnics has led to hopes that they will continue to increase access to higher education. They have led to greater numbers of mature students and those studying part-time. Vocational courses have been a particular strength, and student numbers have increased tenfold since 1970. The new universities will be seeking more funding, as they have received less in the past than the older institutions, particularly research funds.

Management, Universities and colleges, College administration

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