POSTGRADUATES AND HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING

Early day motion 609, tabled 26 April 2001 by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 9 members.

That this House is deeply concerned at the dwindling numbers of postgraduates going into higher education teaching; recommends the recognition and implementation of the National Union of Students, National Postgraduate Council and Association of University Teachers' Employment Charter for Postgraduates Who Teach; calls on the Government to offer protection and recognition to postgraduates who teach; and recommends that the current system of Research Council funding for postgraduates be reviewed to maximise opportunities for postgraduate study.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 8, Labour 1.