Surge in demand puts strain on system

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Admissions staff at universities in the UK have been struggling to deal with a surge in demand caused by student fears that courses in the most popular subjects could soon be filled. Admissions officers noted that the number of calls to clearing hotlines had rocketed from last year, while the number of people applying for places on many courses had increased by over 100% from 2004.

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Wider net for top jobs

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Manchester University is moving to recruit more black and minority ethnic (BME) staff to senior posts as part of its Race in Leadership programme which aims to boost equal opportunities at senior level. The initiative is headed by Aneez Esmail, professor of general practice and associate vice-president for equality and diversity at Manchester.

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Guidance on campus extremists draws fire

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Government guidelines for tackling violent extremism on campus have been criticised by academics despite being 'toned down'. Guidelines include tips on recognising conditions under which extremist activity can develop.

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