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The morning after – election results, university seats and what’s next
As the results of the general election start to trickle in, Mark Leach takes a look at the high drama in many university seats.
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Embrace the chaos, time to choose
The election result suddenly seems more unpredictable than previously thought, and the polls are all over the place. But both major parties' manifestos suggest plenty of post-election chaos for universities, says Martin McQuillan.
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Move over universities: the Conservative manifesto dissected
The Conservative manifesto confirms that universities do not sit easily with the Prime Minister's political outlook. We break down the documents major proposals.
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This election will test the laws (and patience) of the wonkiverse
There are four fundamental laws of the higher education universe. Not even a general election can break them, or can it? Martin McQuillan looks behind the already mind-numbing sloganeering.
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Go back to your campuses and prepare for disappointment
The Prime Minister already looks set to return to Downing Street with an increased majority and a domestic policy programme of her own. Where do universities fit in Mayism, and the 'May' general election?
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Hear hear: what are MPs’ perceptions of universities?
A survey of parliamentarians' views of universities provides significant food for thought for sector lobbyists and representatives. Karmjit Kaur of UUK explains the results.
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