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| 03.03.2010, www.universityworldnews.com, 28 February 2010 |
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The number of managers at UK universities has risen more than three times as fast as the number of academics since 2003, according to Financial Times research, reports David Turner. A 33% increase in managers is the most rapid of any job type in Britain's university sector. It compares with a more steady rise of just under 10% in 'academic professionals', according to analysis of data from an official agency.
Several other back-office categories have also grown more rapidly than academic numbers. The figure for 'artistic, media, public relations, marketing and sports occupations' rose 27% between 2003-04 and 2008-09, according to data obtained from the Higher Education Statistics Agency. By contrast, technicians who support academics, such as lab and medical assistants, fell 1%.
Altogether, the number of academics has risen 9.9% to 117,465, compared with a 12% rise in other staff to 135,055. The figures refer to full-time workers. Wes Streeting, President of the National Union of Students, said: "At a time when vice-chancellors are demanding even more money for their institutions, students will rightly be concerned that the money already invested in the sector has not been well spent."
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