'Winners from local pay bargaining might be some Scottish universities; biggest losers will probably be the lower-status London universities'

Article Abstract:

Issues relating to the contention that it is only a matter of time before a combination of staffing shortages in higher education and government policy bring about the end of national pay scales are examined. It is argued that some Scottish universities might emerge as winners if local pay bargaining was to be introduced, while the biggest losers are likely to be the lower-status universities in London, England.

Personnel administration, Labor relations, Educational aspects

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'The "best-endowed universities", Adam Smith argued, were "sanctuaries in which exploded systems and obsolete prejudices found shelter"'

Article Abstract:

An analysis of Adam Smith, his attitudes towards the university systems in Scotland and England, and how they apply to the modern higher education system. Smith argued that universities that are funded by endowments tend to become sanctuaries for obsolete ideas and that the best way to make sure that academics are kept on their toes is to make sure that the universities are funded through student fees.

Financial management, Services information, Finance, Services, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Criticism and interpretation, Critical Essay, Company financing, Smith, Adam (American politician)

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'Some are convinced that an IT-based revolution is around the corner, but across the world people are opening universities of a most familiar kind'

Article Abstract:

An analysis of forecasts for the future of university education and predictions that information technology and audio and video-conferencing will result in a radical restructuring of services. It is argued that while the technology for change does exist, students still prefer the traditional form of university education.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Usage, Forecasts and trends, Technology application, Market trend/market analysis, Technology in education, Educational technology

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