Technicians who do the legwork in the lab but fail to get recognition for their contribution to research will benefit from a new training scheme. Read the article in the Times Higher Education Supplement by Paul Jump which discusses the recent introduction of the RSciTech, RSCi & CSci accreditations for Technicians. These … Continue reading
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Cashing in on Degrees- Channel 4 Dispatches
With students facing massive increases in their fees, Dispatches investigates the pay, perks and privileges enjoyed by universities’ top earners. Journalist Laurie Penny reveals the increasing commercialisation of higher education and asks what happens when universities scour the globe for students and funds. Watch the programme here.
University makes 17 staff compulsory redundant
With the brief statement below the principal announced that  the University of Stirling is making 17 staff compulsory redundant, the first time in it’s  40+ year history.  The number includes 9 Technicians, effectively over 37% of Technical support. The University has taken action to secure a strong and sustainable future for … Continue reading