Capital idea? 1
The human-capital contracts advocated by Miguel Palacios (Soapbox, THES , November 21) offer distinct advantages over student loans. Most notable among these are the ability for repayments to...
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Capital idea? 2
Miguel Palacios argues that governments cannot fund higher education from tax alone. His solution is for the private sector to lend the money to graduates, who would pay back a percentage of their...
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Look into the losses
Members of the University Superannuation Scheme (Letters, THES , November 14, 21) will have read in their annual report that the fund has lost some Pounds 30,000 per member since 2000. That's £6...
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Inflexible threat
Jocelyn Prudence seems to have abandoned her claim that the Association of University Teachers turned down a pay offer of 20 per cent (Letters, THES , November 14). She proceeds, however, to spin...
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E to p of learning 1
The debate on e-learning ("Educating e-ostriches", e-supplement, THES , November 21) treated the method as a ghetto. The original vision for the e-University UK Worldwide and Learndirect exemplified...
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E to p of learning 2
The shift in awareness of the importance of information and communications technology in the post-16 education sector is welcome (Editorial, e-supplement, THES , November 21). The main challenges,...
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Plea for partners
May I make a plea to university lecturers to have more contact with sixth-form students and staff through partnerships in regional conferences and seminars? We meet university admissions officers,...
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Clearly named
Victor Lal asks what the alumni of Harris Manchester College are complaining about: the scrapping of history or the college's alleged financial troubles (Letters, THES , November 14). The THES...
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Today's news
Clarke digs in for universities battle Charles Clarke defended as vital yesterday his reform of tuition fees in the face of mounting opposition to allowing universities to charge variable rates. The...
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International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor Provisional Version Competitiveness Counci (Research) 26 November
Brussels, 26 Nov 2003 The Council decided unanimously to amend the Commission's negotiating directives on the establishment of an international framework concerning the International Thermonuclear...
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La Commission se félicite de l'accord du Conseil sur ITER
Bruxelles, le 26 novembre 2003 Le Commissaire européen chargé de la Recherche, Philippe Busquin, a salué l'accord unanime obtenu au Conseil des ministres aujourd'hui sur la candidature de l'Union...
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Stem Cell Research Provisional Version Competitiveness Counci (Research) 26 November
Brussels, 26 Nov 2003 The Council heard the presentation of Commissioner Philippe Busquin on the Commission's revised proposal in the light of the opinion of the European Parliament. This revised...
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European Space Policy Provisional Version Competitiveness Counci (Research) 26 November
Brussels, 26 Nov 2003 The Council took note of the presentation by Commissioner Philippe Busquin on the Commission's White Paper on implementing the European Space Policy. It instructed the competent...
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Improving Competitiveness and Growth - Council Conclusions Provisional Version Competitiveness Counci (Research) 26 November
Brussels, 26 Nov 2003 The Council adopted the following Conclusions: "The Council 1. RECALLING the conclusions of the European Council meeting held on 16 and 17 October 2003 which highlighted, within...
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Provisional Version Competitiveness Counci (Research) 26 November (full report)
Brussels, 26 Nov 2003 IMPROVING COMPETITIVENESS AND GROWTH - Council Conclusions The Council adopted the following Conclusions: "The Council 1. RECALLING the conclusions of the European Council...