POSTGRADUATES IN HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING

Early day motion 206, tabled 19 July 2001 by David Rendel (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 18 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 9, Labour 8, UUP 1.