The attack on the humanities, especially at less selective universities, is a violation of some of the basic premises of undergraduate education, argue Mary Beth Norton and James Grossman.
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Some of Britain’s biggest names in the education field of history are warning that the subject could be at risk of becoming a degree for the elite, after two modern universities announced plans to close down their history courses.
Aston University in Birmingham and London South Bank University informed staff last month that they would be cutting history degrees. Aston is consulting on plans to close its entire department of history, languages and translation, and London South Bank has said its degree courses in history and human geography will not recruit from this autumn.
Keilly Cornell and daughter Olivia. LLANFAIR Caereinion resident Keilly Cornell, 39, completed an epic 75-mile walk in support of the National Deaf Children’s Society on March 20. Keilly completed her 75-mile walk around the hills and countryside of her local area over 20 days this month, starting on March 1 and finishing on March 20. Keilly was accompanied on occasion by her daughters, the family dog and her friends, who gave up their time to support her. She was inspired to take on the challenge for the National Deaf Children’s Society because daughter Olivia, 10, was born deaf and has cochlear implants. Her family has received ongoing support from the charity since Olivia was a baby.
Wondering where to start your spring cleaning? You could do worse than giving the kettle a good once-over.
Researchers have discovered that the handle of a kettle in a typical home harbours more bacteria than a toilet seat.
Swab tests on everyday items found potentially deadly bugs on everything from bathroom taps to TV remotes, sets of keys and door handles.
Kettle handles were found to contain large amounts of Staphylococcus aureus, which can cause skin infections, food poisoning and sometimes even toxic shock syndrome.
Researchers have discovered that the handle of a kettle in a typical home harbours more bacteria than a toilet seat (stock image)
BIRTH
Augustine Ikechuku Ahiauzu was bom in Odeke, an Igala speaking area in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State on the 27th of July 1943 to late Evangelist Thompson Ahiauzu and Mrs Agnes (Titinwa Oba) Ahiauzu. He was the first son and surviving child of the family and dearly beloved by his father. At the time of Augustine s birth, his father was a missionary serving at Odeke and the Church planted in the community by his Catechist father was named St. Augustine Anglican Church.
BIRTH
Augustine Ikechuku Ahiauzu was bom in Odeke, an Igala speaking area in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State on the 27th of July 1943 to late Evangelist Thompson Ahiauzu and Mrs Agnes (Titinwa Oba) Ahiauzu. He was the first son and surviving child of the family and dearly beloved by his father. At the time of Augustine s birth, his father was a missionary serving at Odeke and the Church planted in the community by his Catechist father was named St. Augustine Anglican Church.