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Professors Worry Their Power Is Shrinking at Universities

Faculty members are used to sharing power with presidents and trustees to run universities. But some presidents and lawmakers have made moves to reduce their say.
Top stories - The New York Times - November 2
It’s time for the UK to make some radical choices

The incoming Trump presidency should force the UK government to overcome its cautiousness
World - Financial Times - 2 days ago
UK-EU ‘reset’ talks delayed until next year

Negotiations expected to focus on post-Brexit fishing rights and electricity trading arrangements, which expire in 2026
Business - Financial Times - October 25
Bond market braced for rise in UK debt issuance to £300bn this year

Investment banks pencil in second-biggest annual gilt sales figure on record ahead of Labour’s first Budget
Business - Financial Times - October 28
Ancient oak named after a band is UK Tree of the Year

The Skipinnish Oak in Lochaber is at least 400 years old.
Top stories - BBC News - October 30

Professors Worry Their Power Is Shrinking at Universities