Investing in success puts elites in red

Article Abstract:

The Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) has led elite research universities in the UK to spend large amounts of money on improvements to faculty and facilities, placing some at financial risk and many at a loss if funding does not come through. The University of London is operating at the highest deficit, 5 million (pounds sterling). Improvements nationwide made as a result of the 1996 RAE are estimated at 170 million (pounds sterling), and additional funding to help shortfalls appears unlikely.

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Rethink doubles 6* winners

Article Abstract:

Over 100 extra university departments will be awarded the top 6* rating status under proposals published on 13 August 2003 by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. However, the move, which is a climbdown on research concentration by the council, is expected to bring more kudos than additional cash for the departments.

Government expenditures, Evaluation, Government finance

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Regional focus puts local people first

Article Abstract:

A profile of Wolverhampton University and the services it offers. Wolverhampton has 23,328 students and has a total teaching grant of UKPd48 mil for 2003-2004.

Sales & consumption, Financial management, Company financing, User statistics

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