Be open to the future - but remain open to all

Article Abstract:

The Open University faces constant change as it responds to developments in technology and in higher education. Traditional methods of delivering Open University courses will remain appropriate for some time to come, but the Open University is also aware that latest technology offers exciting new possibilities. The Open University must be a pioneer of new technologies, assessing how new media can be used most appropriately for educational purposes.

Management, Open University, Computer-assisted instruction, Computer assisted instruction, Distance education

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What's hot on the campuses?

Article Abstract:

Some traditional subjects offered by UK universities, such as classics and history, are undergoing a revival following a period of unpopularity. Many universities have restructured these subjects to make them more attractive, often introducing a cross-disciplinary element.

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The lure of the exotic and the wicked

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Courses in Russian, Slavonic and East European studies at UK universities are discussed. The best universities for teaching include Bangor and Sheffield, while the best for research are Nottingham and Queen Mary.

Study and teaching, Russian studies

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