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Technical note for applicant organisations in England on the use of university, polytechnic and higher education in business and company names.
Funding and university courses for mature students - entry requirements, find courses, student finance
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Skills Minister Jacqui Smith delivers a speech at the Universities UK conference
University and College Union trade union: annual returns, rules, statement to members, decisions and other related documents.
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