The strongest links

Article Abstract:

Issues relating to claims by further education colleges that they are able to tailor study to the needs of the individual are examined in the light of the UK government's continuing attempts to promote its agenda of widening participation in education. Gareth Parry, professor of education at Sheffield University, argues that the evidence base does not exist for claims by further education colleges that their differential approaches to learning make it easy for them to tailor their services and that a systematic study is needed to back up the claims.

Analysis, Education, Higher, Higher education, Educational aspects

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Elite stump up millions in hunt for research stars

Article Abstract:

Nottingham University has implemented a "step change" in its top academic salaries, with annual salaries for professorships now ranging from UKPd50,000 to UKPd100,000. Part of the reason for the change in salaries has been down to increased competition in the recruitment market, driven by both the recruitment exercise and the emergence of new global players in the higher education sector.

Personnel administration, Human resource management, Compensation and benefits, College teachers, College faculty, Company personnel management, University of Nottingham

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Geography breaks out of its borders

Article Abstract:

Durham University's geography department has appointed experts in politics, philosophy and hazard and risk and is also admitting students with no geography qualifications. The new interdisciplinary approach is proof that that geography is thriving at the university, according to Antony Long, head of geography.

College admissions, Strategic aspects

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