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HEFCE News : 1996

19 December
Universities and colleges improve their international standing in research
The results of the 1996 Research Assessment Exercise demonstrate the success of universities and colleges in improving both the quality and quantity of research since the last exercise was carried out in 1992. (more...)

26 November
Funding announcement from DfEE to HEFCE
The Budget settlement provides an extra £100 million for each of 1997-98 and 1998-99 to maintain financial health and quality, and to provide for the recurrent needs of the private finance initiative. (more...)

3 July
HEFCE consults universities and colleges on future funding method for teaching
The Higher Education Funding Council for England is consulting universities and colleges on proposals to change the method for distributing funds for teaching. The Council has issued a consultation paper inviting comments on proposed changes which will affect funding from 1997-98. (more...)

6 June
HEFCE concerned by obsolescence of research equipment
The Higher Education Funding Council for England is concerned at evidence that universities and colleges have not been able to make sufficient investment in research equipment. (more...)

14 May
Report proposes measures to strengthen postgraduate education in the UK
Proposals to end confusion about the range, titles and different levels of postgraduate courses offered by universities and colleges are made in a report published today. (more...)