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10 January 2008
The fall in the number of first-year enrolments in England and Northern Ireland universities in 2006-2007, where variable tuition fees of up to £3,000 a year must…
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9 January 2008
UCU today said the prime minister's response to a question about funding changes for university degrees revealed the contradictory nature of the policy. Asked at…
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4 January 2008
UCU said today that the government's launch of a consultation on arrangements and funding for tuition of English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) was a welcome…
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7 December 2007
UCU today called for joined-up government thinking on the issue of translation services. As communities secretary, Hazel Blears, published new guidance on translation…
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21 November 2007
In a letter in today's Guardian UCU, NUS and 26 heads of HE institutions protest against the cuts in funding for HE students studying for qualifications equivalent…
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15 November 2007
UCU Scotland today warned that the government's warm words about a 'smarter Scotland' had to be backed with proper funding. The union is disappointed that yesterday's…
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13 November 2007
UCU Scotland today welcomed the Scottish Government's Economic Strategy and its recognition of the vital role for universities in delivering a Celtic Lion and called…
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18 October 2007
Government plans to axe degree funding for certain students contradict its own lifelong learning agenda and will hit universities offering courses to adults and…
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17 October 2007
UCU today expressed continuing concern about the provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), following a government announcement regarding new…
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5 October 2007
UCU has welcomed government plans to invest in science and technology and the teaching of STEM subjects, outlined in the government's response to a review of science…
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