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News round-up: Nearly a quarter of English universities are in deficit

by CDBU Admin | Mar 22, 2019 | Academic freedom, Free speech, News round-up, Uncategorized, Widening access

In this week’s news round-up, the number of English universities with operating deficits has risen to 32 – but the economy sees a net benefit from overseas students who stay   Open University gave away £13 million in severance payments last year despite claiming...

News round-up: A new higher education regulator is launched and pension strikes continue

by CDBU Admin | Mar 31, 2018 | CDBU Updates, News round-up, Office for Students

The pensions dispute rumbles on, the OfS admits to making a mistake over the Toby Young appointment, and the OU vice-chancellor faces a vote of no confidence   Universities give out unconditional offers like candy, say head teachers The Times, 31/03/2018,...

Perils of ignoring consultation on the Higher Education and Research Bill

by CDBU Admin | Jan 7, 2017 | Higher Education and Research Act, Opinion

Opinion piece by Dorothy Bishop Earlier this week, Lord Patten, former Conservative chairman, published a searing attack on the government’s Higher Education and Research Bill in the Observer, stating: “It seems ham-fisted to turn the academic world upside down when...

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