Private arrangements
Lord Adonis wants closer links between universities and schools ("We're building bridges to help tomorrow's scholars climb higher", 10 January). But partnership is one thing and sponsorship of...
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The Queen's shilling is no sovereign remedy for a world-class sector
Kenneth Baker calls on universities to seek financial independence from the state, and for the state to handle a precious asset with care
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Cnut is no B'Stard
Rik Mayall is to make a television comeback as a scheming university professor. He will play Adonis Cnut - pronounced "Canute" - in a follow-up to his role as sleazy Tory MP Alan B'Stard. Professor...
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With a song in their heart
The following Christmas entertainment is being advertised in the corridors of lecturers' union Natfhe: "Andrew Adonis Productions in association with Mandy Partners proudly presents The Top-up Fees...
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With a song in their heart
The following Christmas entertainment is being advertised in the corridors of lecturers' union Natfhe: "Andrew Adonis Productions in association with Mandy Partners proudly presents The Top-up Fees...
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V-cs left off Tony's list
Prime minister Tony Blair this week hosted a soirée for higher education. Some 200 people attended the Downing Street event, the theme of which was excellence in higher education. A guest list...
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Believe me, I'm sorry
The Diary wishes to apologise for suggesting that Believe Nothing , which stars Rik Mayall as Adonis Cnut, would be any good. The first episode was not so bad as to quash hopes that the second would...
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Rik's top of the profs
The Diary is looking forward to a new television series staring Rik Mayall as a scheming university professor. He will play Adonis Cnut - pronounced "Canute" - in a follow-up to his role as sleazy...
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Former fee sceptic gets top job in rejig
Bill Rammell - former tuition fees sceptic, former student union official and now holder of one of Labour's most marginal parliamentary seats - has been appointed 成人VR视频 Minister in Tony...
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Shakespeare's Ideas: More Things in Heaven and Earth
When my classmates and I were beginning to get to grips with the Shakespeare portion of the A-level syllabus, our teacher shared an already well-worn joke. An elderly woman leaves the theatre after...
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Today's news
Cardiff tops best value list Cardiff University has been declared the best value university in Britain, according to a league table that found the city combined low living costs with the...
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Boycott backer aimed only to stir debate
The academic who proposed the controversial union motion in favour of a boycott of Israel believes there is a growing understanding that those supporting it are committed to debate before any action...
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The week in higher education
The renaming of a Cambridge college after benefactors who donated ?30 million has elicited an angry letter from a former student that has been signed by another 66 alumni. The graduates, including...
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He who pays the piper
The recent visit of Lords Denham and Adonis to University College London in an attempt to bolster support for the proposed Camden Academy should serve as a warning to all working in higher education...
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Today's news
Baccalaureate better than A-levels, Lord Adonis admits The schools minister Lord Adonis has acknowledged that the international baccalaureate could be a better option than A-levels for youngsters who...