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29 September 2014
Staff would see tens of thousands of pounds a year wiped off their pensions if proposals made by Universities UK (UUK) were introduced, warns a report released…
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23 September 2014
A lack of education is the factor most likely to hold poor people back, says a new report released today The report , from the Office for National Statistics, says…
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19 September 2014
'Incredible' bill for seven chairs follows increased expenses for bosses, almost £1m extra spent on marketing and £24,000 on a trip to Miami for six senior staff…
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18 September 2014
The government must clearly set out where funding for extra student places will come from as the number controls are lifted, UCU said today. Speaking in response…
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9 September 2014
The UK is lagging behind competitor countries including the United States, Japan and France in terms of spending per student at degree-level, according to a major…
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28 August 2014
University College London (UCL) is today being urged to do more to help workers on its campus in Qatar by Shadow International Development Minister, Alison McGovern.…
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28 August 2014
UCU today welcomed plans to reform Britain's universities from Shadow Universities Minister, Liam Byrne. The union said his contribution, published by the Social…
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21 August 2014
University College London (UCL) is under international pressure to do more to help workers on its campus in Qatar. UCU says UCL cannot wash its hands of sub-contractors'…
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14 August 2014
UCU today welcomed the news that more students than ever have secured a place on a degree course following the release of A-level results. However, it said that…
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13 August 2014
Commenting on a new report from the Independent Commission on Fees, UCU today called for more pressure on universities to increase social mobility. The report found…
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