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Buckingham in the news
October 2004 update
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'A bad week for teachers who go private' - Professor Alan Smithers is challenged over qualifications. TES , 1st October.
'Arrogance and the folly of the president's men' - The Vice-Chancellor, Dr Terence Kealey , expresses anger over the attempt by Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney to impose "Jeffersonian democracy on an Islamic nation..." The Times , 4th October.
'End to Green Wing wild life as medics knuckle under' - news that the degree to be offered by the new medical school at Buckingham University is to be three years in duration as opposed to the customary five year degree. It is believed the course, which will offer the fastest medical training in Europe, is to cut out unnecessary skills and focus on how to treat patients as consumers. The Observer , 3rd October.
'New independent medical school will be first for 100 years' - early news of the University's medical school to commence operations in 2007 hits the media and results in many people contacting to express interest. This new venture adds to the administration's vision to make the University more diverse and complete. Daily Telegraph ; The Guardian , 4th October.
'Universities may face human rights challenge over quotas' - Professor Alan Smithers warns about discrimination against public school pupils. Daily Mail ; The Independent ; The Guardian ; The Times ; Financial Times , 7th October.
'How to beat the system and get your child into a top university' - Professor Smithers features in an article on parents who, it is thought, move children from private to state schools in an attempt to boost their chances of getting into leading universities. Daily Mail , 8th October.
'Teaching unions reject fast-track transfer plans' - teachers' unions have rejected plans from the Teacher Training Agency to introduce a system of fast-tracking teachers who wish to transfer from private to state school. Whilst agreeing with the maintaining of quality, Professor Smithers urges the TTA to reassess their plans. The Times , 12th October.
'Palace official faints in investiture' - Lord Luce, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, fainted during an investiture at Buckingham Palace. He was back at work the same day and doing fine. The Yorkshire Post , 13th October.
'How we could have our own Ivy League' - Dr Terence Kealey argues the case for more private Ivy League type universities. He argues that the policy of the government should be to foster more independent universities, which provide better management, higher investment and greater access to the poor. Daily Telegraph , 13th October 2004.
'Diploma in demolition' - Professor Smithers assesses the Tomlinson Report and argues that, rather than making such sweeping changes, the system currently in place should merely be improved. The Guardian , 18th October.
'Will exams pass the test?' - Fiona Miller (school governor and former aide to Cherie Blair) and Professor Anthony O'Hear argue their cases for and against the replacement of A-level and GCSE examinations as proposed by the Tomlinson Report. Professor O'Hear maintains that the current system should remain, but with some inprovements. Daily Mirror , 19th October.
'Baby Charlotte and family law' - Dr Mary Welstead argues in a letter to The Times that the adversarial system is an inappropriate place to deal with complex familial issues. Dr Welstead advocates a forum consisting of experts in family matters including parents and a judge to deal with such matters in private. The Times , 22nd October.
'Thinktank raps courses that fail to teach teachers' - Professors Chris Woodhead and Alan Smithers are quoted in an article questioning the standards required of teachers in British schools. The Guardian , 25th October.
'Why a Playstation generation may end up alone for life' - Professor Smithers is quoted in an article highlighting the risk of children lacking social skills as a result of a generation who opt to watch television and play computer games rather than playing with other children. The Times , 29th October.
'Oxford's colleges to go private' - it is predicted by Oxford dons that within ten years the Oxford colleges will be forced to go private, closely followed by more of Britain's top universities. Dr Kealey discusses the advantages of a private higher education system. Sunday Express , 31st October.
'Universities in bid to replace "dumbed down" exams' - Dr Kealey is quoted in an article about discreet plans by universities to replace A-levels and GCSE s with a more rigorous set of qualifications. Mail on Sunday , 31st October.
'High Wycombe and Aylesbury town centres prepare for a facelift' - Buckingham University is mentioned amongst growth plans for Aylesbury and High Wycombe. Buckingham is set to house an Enterprise Hub for young research and knowledge-based enterprises. A "Hatchery" is also to be established to help entrepreneurs get their ventures under way. The Business Magazine, October 2004.
Radio, television and other appearances
Dr Terence Kealey appeared on Sky News along with Michael Beloff to discuss independence in the higher education sector.
'Doctors to train at new centre' - news of the University of Buckingham's plans to open Britain's first independent medical centre in over one hundred years. Professor Karol Sikora has been appointed Dean of the School, which is to train more than 100 doctors a year from 2007. Buckingham & Winslow Advertiser, Brackley & Towcester Advertiser and Bicester Review , 8th October.
University of Buckingham news in the Buckingham & Winslow Advertiser, Brackley & Towcester Advertiser and Bicester Review :
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8th October
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Emmanuel Despax will play the piano with music from Haydn
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Chopin, 13th October in the Radcliffe Centre.
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Emmanuel Despax will play the piano with music from Haydn
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15th October
- Buckingham Staff, Student & Alumni Art Exhibition.
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22nd October
- Professor Phil Dover delivers his inaugural lecture.
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29th October
- John Bercow MP joins panellists Ermin Moise, June Arunga and Dr Ronnie Lessem for a discussion on poverty in the third world. The discussion was hosted by the Law Society.
- Shadow Secretary for Defence Nicholas Soames MP delivers an address on British defence policy, in aid of SSAFA .
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