The learned Peter Bentley, e-i-c of the Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management reported Level A academic numbers grew 115 per cent since 2000 and professor positions were up 89 per cent, at the University of Sydney (CMM April 18). Turns out he transposed UniSyd and UNSW numbers. The actual increases at UniSydney were Level Four staff up 44 per cent and professors 97 per cent, so his point re professors stands.