London's reorganisation beset with financial woes

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Financial difficulties are delaying the ongoing program of the University of London to refurbish specific buildings earmarked for occupation and to cut down on its administrative structure. Delays in gaining building consent are also slowing down the renovation of the historic Senate House in the university.

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The study of naked truths hits a brick wall

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Academics state that efforts to teach and undertake research in pornography are not encouraged. They believe that ethical issues, lack of funding and 'a lack of respectability' are obstacles for those wishing to study the history, process and social effects of pornography.

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Academics told to push intellectual credentials

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A sociologist has called for academics to engage society by taking on the role of public intellectuals. They should develop critical scholarship by offering time and space for a public intellectual debate needed by the wider public.

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