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Our April Fool's Day story revealing that Russell Group universities were to be made to prove that they were in touch with ordinary people by showing vice-chancellors taking part in "normal, everyday activities", such as enjoying a hot pasty from Greggs, failed to catch out too many readers. But it did prompt one to suggest that post-1992 institutions should be returned to polytechnic status so that they could offer more catering courses. "How else will we ensure that there are enough pie-makers to feed Russell Group staff and students, doing all the serious thinking?"
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