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Focuses on the reaction of the Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work for the regulation of long-term care in Great Britain written in white paper. Proposal for the Central Council.

Focuses on the guidelines of the British government's White Paper `Realising Our Potential' regarding postgraduate research. Emphasis on the role of research and its results; Measures that seek to clarify the science and technology needs of the country; White Paper's advocacy for a one-year research experience degree; Government's solicitation of comments on the best approach to postgraduate research.

Reports that Sir Ron Dearing's education committee of inquiry is split on plans to charge students a quarter of the cost of their higher education and the funding of research. Adoption of a funding formula used in further education; British government's plans for a Lifelong Learning white paper in autumn 1997; Expectations that the committee will recommend a four-tier student support system.

The article presents responses from an advice panel to a query about the fairness of providing conference expenses paid by the university to lecturers but not to a researcher. A staff development policy requires universities to externally fund a researcher. Staff should have access to conferences as a form of professional development. The Royal Society has a conference grants scheme that supports British-based scientists to present their own paper-poster at an overseas conference.

Reports that British higher education minister Margaret Hodge said that an independent review group would set up a gatekeeper mechanism to ensure that no new unnecessary burdens are placed on universities following the white paper on higher education. Composition of the independent review group; Government consideration of a proposal to make three regulatory bodies combine their activities into a single joint visit to each university.

Reports on the proposed changes in the public-sector research institutions included in a white paper on innovation in Great Britain. Findings of John Baker in his report `Realising the Economic Potential of Public Sector Research Establishments'; Plans of the British government on the funding of research institutions; Business background of the Warwick Manufacturing Group in Europe.

Deals with the appointment of Michael Schmid, a member of the Freedom Party of Austria as head of the government's federal fund for applied research and the technology fund. Details on the technology paper released by the Freedom Party; Role of Schmid in the funding of the right-extremist journal `Aula' in 1993 to 1994; Criticisms from Austria's funding body for pure research on Schmid's appointment.

Highlights the government plan to expand higher education in Great Britain that involves vocationally oriented courses. Details on the content of a consultation paper by Great Britain Department of Education and Employment; Reason for government plan; Educational models for the government plan.

Reports that the Further Education Funding Council, the Association of Colleges and the Further Education Development Agency in Great Britain proposed funding for education and training. Amount of the proposed funds; Significance of the proposed funding; Details on a consultation paper on school funding.

Opinion. Comments on the Teacher Training Agency's consultation paper on the future funding of initial teacher training in Great Britain. Proposed pricing methodology; Development of a practical system of funding and student allocations.

Argues against the British government's attempts to micro-manage research. Consequences of the white paper `Realising our Potential'; Encouragement of the use of science base to underpin the United Kingdom's wealth creation and enhance the quality of life; Background on the Foresight exercise.

Reports on the formal launch of a research council organizational structure in Great Britain as called for in the government's White Paper report on science in 1993. Diagram showing the organizational structure; Formation of three councils based on their predecessor bodies; Changes made with the old councils; Announcement of the membership of the councils in April 1994.

Opinion. Analyzes the implications of the White Paper on science and technology to university research in Great Britain. Details of the report; Research assessment by funding councils; Changes in the structure of postgraduate education; Strengthening of ties between universities and industry; Restructuring of research universities; Royal Academy of Engineering's view that there should be separate science and engineering councils; More.

Opinion. Assesses the role of research studies in British society. Implications of William Waldegrave's May 1993 White Paper entitled `Realising our Potential'; The Mansfield Amendment in the United States; Trends in British research.

Opinion. Highlights the White Paper on open government produced by chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster William Waldegrave. Interest of academics in open government; Increased scope offered for access to documents on British history; System giving governments final say about what is released; Problems regarding intelligence with political significance, material regarded as commercial in confidence and the increased influence of the European Community on British life.

Reports on a four year fellowship scheme for Great Britain's social scientists. Approval by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC); Recommendations by the ESRC's research resources board; Responses to an ESRC green paper.

Comments on the impact of the White Paper on the academic scientific community. Useful inventions spinning off from academic research which contribute to wealth creation and the public good; Realizing potentials; Funding mechanisms behind clear mission statements for research; Improved working conditions between industrialists and academics; Provision of career structures.

Reports on the implications of the publication of the `White Paper' for the research activities of Great Britain's universities. Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC); Biotechnology and Biology Research Coucil; Science and Engineering Research; Wealth creation focus in the marketplace; Shift in the shaping of scientific research activities in Great Britain.

Reports that funds to train over 100,000 childcare workers must be made available, if the British government's plans for child care reform, is to be successful. Information on the government's plan for out-of-school children's clubs; Comments from Anne Longford, director of the Kids Club Network; Reference to the green paper `A National Childcare Strategy,' which is expected around Easter 1998.