Several top universities have opposed government plans to implement intensive, business-friendly degrees, according to a Financial Times study. Initial proposals suggest reforms that would result in degrees taught over a 48-week period, with the majority of the learning taking place online or in the workplace. Some universities such as Liverpool have already begun experimenting with the 48-week model, which is aimed at improving the link between higher education and employers. Not all universities are convinced, however, as Bristol, Oxford and Cambridge have all expressed disapproval, feeling that it would have a detrimental affect on research and staff workloads. Commenting on the issue, a Cambridge University spokesman said: "Residence remains core to our degree provision, as does the ability to learn intensively in short terms." Bristol University said: "At Bristol, research and teaching go hand in hand. The people doing the teaching need the time to do the research." Pareto - Graduate IT Sales Jobs with the UK's largest IT companies earning up to £35k OTE
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