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28 February 2013
Figures for university entry this autumn do not demonstrate that applications are back on track, warned UCU today. Although there has been a rise compared to 2012,…
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28 February 2013
Damning report says government failed to take account of recent developments, must think again and change course An influential group of MPs has today responded…
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27 February 2013
Serious questions must be answered about a proposed merger between Stourbridge College and Birmingham Metropolitan College, said UCU today. The union says the colleges'…
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26 February 2013
UCU have welcomed comments from Michael Russell, cabinet secretary for education and lifelong learning, that a proposed review of university governance in Scotland…
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26 February 2013
The government's decision to include international students in net migration figures ignores expert advice to the contrary and risks sending a dangerous message…
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19 February 2013
Scottish universities need stronger safeguards and greater scrutiny of key decisions the UCU Scotland told MSPs The union said the current arrangements did not…
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18 February 2013
Changes to the way universities are funded will result in economic costs over six times higher than any savings, warns a new report released today. UCU said slashing…
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14 February 2013
Questions have been asked today over the costs of extra security drafted in to prevent protestors from delivering a Valentine's Day card as part of protests at…
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14 February 2013
The Valentine's Day strike at Halesowen College will go ahead on 14 February as members of UCU walk out in a bitter dispute over the sacking of four maths lecturers.…
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England 'must do better' as Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland provide grants for college students12 February 2013
England is the only nation in the UK that no longer provides grants for college students, following confirmation today (Tuesday) that Northern Ireland is keeping…
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