Dundee University, a Scottish Higher Education institution topped the list of universities providing the best experience of university life, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) student experience study. The survey asked more than 14,000 UK undergraduate students to rate the performance of their university in 21 categories including quality of life, lectures and accommodation. Below are the top 10 THE study universities:

1. Dundee
2. Loughborough
3. Sheffield
4. Oxford
5. Cambridge
6. East Anglia
7. Southampton
8. Aberystwyth
9. Glasgow
10. Leeds

Iain Kennedy, president of Dundee’s Students’ Association gave the following as some of the reasons students enjoy their stay at Dundee: the accommodation is either on campus or within a few minutes’ walk; and the university has invested a lot in facilities over the past few years, which has made a very positive impact on student life.

Loughborough, which claimed the top spot last year, was rated the best for its student union and industry contacts. Oxford was voted to have the best quality staff and lectures, whilst the Royal Veterinary College was found to have the most improved student experience. Glasgow ranked ninth in overall best student experience which made it the second Scottish university to place in the top 10.

Student expectations for university life are rising in line with the increase in tuition fees, according to THE editor John Gill. The survey results are important as it may influence students’ choice on which university to apply for this autumn, which is why Mr Gill hopes that, “This year’s survey will help universities to raise their game, learn from the best and meet the challenges of higher expectations and greater ‘consumer’ demand.”
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Every 23^rd April England celebrates St George’s Day to honour its patron saint. Every country in the UK has a patron saint that was called upon when the country needed to be saved from its enemies. For England, this was the brave Roman soldier who protested against the torture of early Christians in the 3rd century.

His influence in England is so strong that his emblem, a red cross on a white background, is the flag and symbol of England and is also part of the British flag. He is identified with the English ideals of honour, bravery and gallantry.

Traditional ways to celebrate St George’s Day are to wear a red rose on one’s lapel, fly or adorn the St George’s Cross flag in some manner, and decorate streets and houses with garlands of St George’s crosses while consuming traditional English food and drink. The hymn “Jerusalem” is also sung in cathedrals, churches and chapels on the day itself or on the Sunday nearest to it.

The 23^rd April is also widely recognised to be the day on which England’s most famous poet and playwright, William Shakespeare was born and died. Thus, Shakespeare Day is also commemorated on this day in his hometown Stratford upon Avon and by enthusiasts of his work throughout the world.

Shakespeare is regarded in high esteem because he produced plays, poems and sonnets which are considered to be some of the finest works in the English language. His writing is characterised by fluid thought, word, rhythm and sound that he is considered to be a master of the artistry of the English language. His work has made a lasting impression on theatre and literature. His plays remain popular even today, having been translated into various languages and performed in stages all over the world more often than the work of any other famous playwright.

Latest figures released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (Hesa) reflect a rise in the number of university students dropping out in UK universities. Below are the university drop-out rates for 2009-10 and how they compare with the figures from 2008-09:

• Scotland: 9.4% – up from 9.3%
• Wales: 9% – up from 7.4%
• England: 8.4% – up from 7.8%
• Northern Ireland: 8.3% – down from 9%
• UK: 8.6% – up from 7.9%

Source: Higher Education Statistics Agency

Statistics above show that Northern Ireland is the only territory showing positive improvement, with their drop-out numbers actually decreasing by 0.7%, while Wales registered the highest drop-out increase at 1.6%.
According to Prof John Hughes, Higher Education Wales chair and Bangor University vice-chancellor, there are many factors influencing students to leave university early, but the current state of the economy is a probable reason for the increase of student drop-outs across the UK. According to him, “A lot of students struggle financially and if their parents are in financial difficulties it can lead to them dropping out”.

Luke Young, president of the National Union of Students Wales, gives the perspective of students on this issue. He believes that students drop out when they decide that their course, or university study altogether, may not be their calling. He also said that this situation is reflective of the issues in education that are not being addressed.

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Education Secretary Michael Gove last week sent a letter to Ofqual, the exam regulator for England to suggest that formal control of the content of A-level courses should be taken away from exam boards and handed to universities instead. If approved, changes would also affect the papers of exam boards in Wales and Northern Ireland.

Mr Gove is concerned that the current A-levels are not enough to prepare students for university study. Under his proposal, universities will also dictate the content of A-level papers and review them each year to determine if they are up to standards.

This move drew a mixed reaction from teachers and universities. Ofqual chief Glenys Stacey agrees with the plan, saying that her department can do a better job if universities get involved in the design of A-levels. Leading head teacher Anthony Seldon also warmly welcomed the proposal and even called for a more demanding approach to essay writing.

On the other hand, whilst the ATL teachers’ union agrees that universities should play a role in deciding what should be tested at A level, these tests need to be more comprehensive to measure not just the student’s ability to proceed to university. The leader of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference also cautioned that it would be unwise to give total control to universities.

Mr Gove believes that the move may be met with resistance, but standards will have to go up if Britain’s workforce is going to have the skills it will need to compete in the future.

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On 2 April 2012 officials in the city of Limerick, Republic of Ireland publicly conveyed their invitation to university students in Merseyside to study at their higher education institutions.
Official figures saw a 27% increase in the number of applications from UK students to study in the Republic. This move is seen as a way to escape the looming rise of university tuition fees which will have most higher education institutions in the UK—Liverpool’s three universities included—charging the maximum £9,000 or a figure close to it starting this September.

In contrast to the steep tuition fees in the UK, the Republic of Ireland abolished its tuition fees for full-time degree students starting 1996. EU students still enjoy a huge advantage, paying only a signing fee of around £2,000. Transportation back home is not a problem as the Shannon airport is just an hour’s flight from Liverpool.
Officials at the Limerick Institute of Technology predict that Liverpool students would be amongst those who will be applying for the 500 places it has earmarked for EU students because the city has already established a connection with Liverpool.

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A new study published by the British Council reveals that the number of international students who are set to enrol in UK universities are projected to rise faster than the enrolment of overseas students anywhere in the world. The report predicts that there will be 30,000 more enrolments of international students per year by 2020. The biggest growth of enrolees from this group will be from India. The rest will come from China, Nigeria, Malaysia, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Another trend mentioned in the report is the projected increase in the collaboration for international research partnerships and collaborative ventures with overseas universities and colleges. This is a crucial factor for universities that seek to maintain and improve their position in the global league table rankings.

However, the UK will face strong competition especially from the US and Canada amidst recent moves by the Government that are seen as restrictive to Higher Education such as higher university tuition fees and tougher visa rules which will set how many international students can study in the UK, and how long they can stay. These have a potential negative impact on the decision of many international students to study in British universities.

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A study of the rankings of universities all over the world found that only 10 British universities have made it to the top 100, two down compared to 2011. The research published by the Times Higher Education Magazine showed that Britain’s education system may have suffered from the “sustained damage” caused by a wave of student rioting which began in 2010 due to the steep rise in tuition fees and other Higher Education amendments.

Only the two most notable academic institutions in the UK, Oxford and Cambridge universities, were able to retain their places in the global top 10. Eight other institutions made it to the top 100: Imperial College, University College London, the London School of Economics, Edinburgh, Manchester, King’s College London, Leeds and Bristol. However, a spokesman for the Department for Business, Education and Skills defended the reputation of British universities with the following statement:

“British universities have an enviable global reputation for excellence – with only four per cent of the world’s researchers we publish 14 per cent of most cited articles.

“Our reforms are designed to safeguard and improve the standing of British research and will put a renewed focus on the importance of excellent teaching.”

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National Student Money Week has been organised from 12 – 16 March so students will be aware of the financial support for higher education they are eligible for. Students are encouraged to apply for university funding during this time even if they have no confirmed university place yet, just to ensure that they do not miss out on available financial assistance.

This event will happen as students all over the UK are expected to take part in a national walkout this week as a show of protest at the Government’s plans for reform in higher education. Tens of thousands of students have committed to boycott lectures to show what will happen to universities if the costs of higher education continue to rise.

The walkout is just one of the events scheduled in a week of action intended to demonstrate that the effects of high tuition fees, hidden course costs and a lack of bursaries make it very difficult for students to continue their higher education.

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Recent figures coming from the Office for National Statistics show that formal education might be worth the effort and expense, after all. Graduates will be more likely to find work than those who have not obtained a degree. At the end of last year, statistics show that graduates of all ages who were in work is pegged at 86%, more than the 72.3% for their peers who were not graduates.

The figures also support common knowledge that graduates earn more than non-degree holders. Graduates aged between 21 and 64 also commanded more pay at £15 an hour compared to non-graduates, who are just being paid under £9.

The same study likewise revealed that the best career paths for students in terms of potential earnings may be in medicine and dentistry, since these are the degrees whose graduates command the highest pay at £21 an hour. Arts and humanities graduates, meanwhile, are the lowest paid at £12 an hour.

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Today, the 29^th of February, is a special day because this date only occurs once every 4 years. This means that the previous occurrence of this date was in 2008 which was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Year of Languages.

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