Law flouted on contract staff

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Short-term contracts remain 'endemic' in universities despite new European Union employment laws which come into effect on 10 July 2006 and which are intended to eradicate them, according to a survey by the Association of University Teachers (AUT). Some universities are deliberately trying to undermine the legislation through breaks in contracts so they do not have to offer permanent posts.

Financial management, Contracts & orders received, Contracts & orders let, Finance, Reports, Contracts, College teachers, College faculty, Labor relations, Contract agreement, Company financing

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A quiet revolution for law and order

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Cardiff and Glamorgan universities are setting up a Police Science Institute in Cardiff in collaboration with South Wales Police. The institute will offer everything from initial training to continuing development and applied research.

Wales, Training, Police, Police officers

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Islamic teaching to be scrutinised

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The government has launched a review of the teaching of Islam in universities and colleges in order to stamp out extremism on campus. The review will be led by Ataullah Siddiqui, director of the Markfield Institute of Higher Education.

Legal issues & crime, Company legal issue, Investigations, Study and teaching, Islam

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