When old masters battle with new mistresses

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the likelihood that more and more universities in the UK will find themselves running into financial difficulties and the implications this could have on university art collections across the country. It is suggested that, while traditionally universities have been loathe to sell off artworks that have been bequeathed to them, an expected contraction of university funding could force universities to sell off their collections.

Acquisitions & mergers, Financial management, Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries, Visual Arts, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Finance, Company acquisition/merger, Universities and colleges, Art, Collections and collecting, Company financing, Private art collections

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'What the hell do you want?'

Article Abstract:

Kim Howells, newly appointed Higher Education Minister in the UK, outlines what he believes should be the top priorities of academics in 2005. At the top of the list Howells puts explaining to parents and students the impact of variable tuition fees, bursaries and grants.

Strategy & planning, Executive changes & profiles, Analysis, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Interview, Education, Higher, Higher education, Aims and objectives, Secretaries of education, Howells, Kim

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Historian is singled out for top honour

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Members of the academic, scientific and educational communities named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list are detailed.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Scientists, Achievements and awards, Scholars

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