Tending to the great experiment

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the role universities play in countries such as Canada and the UK the education of students for active citizenship and the development of democracy. It is argued that inter-university competition and disciplinary barriers are limiting what individual universities can achieve in this regard and that neutral spaces for debate where engaged scholars can interact with each other and the public need to be created.

Study and teaching, Democracy, Citizenship, Educational aspects

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Native tradition and modern ambition

Article Abstract:

An overview of the services of the First Nations University of Canada, the only aboriginal-run university in Canada, and the development of education tailored to and on the subject of Canada's aboriginal population. While the number of aboriginal students in Canada is booming, problems such as lack of funding and prejudice persist.

Services information, Services, Education, Canadian native peoples

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Behavior survey exposes high levels of staff abuse

Article Abstract:

A survey report that reveals a high incidence of university staff harassment including verbal abuse and assault by students is presented.

United Kingdom, Reports, Invective

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