Times Higher Education (THE) 100 Under 50 Rankings has been finally released. The rankings saw an interesting tipping over of some UK institutions. In place of these lost posts are several Asian … [Read more...] about UK Universities Lose Lead against Asian Competitors
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Better Job Prospects for Year 2014 Graduates
Finally, the month of February is showing some love to the graduating class of 2014. This “love” comes in the form of prospects, job prospects to be exact. Word had spread that this year’s job … [Read more...] about Better Job Prospects for Year 2014 Graduates
Underemployment Trend: the Plight of UK’s Graduates
Figures that make up the latest labour market data represent two sides of a coin. The first sounded like a happy tale: there’s the increase of employment digits and the decrease in unemployment and … [Read more...] about Underemployment Trend: the Plight of UK’s Graduates
Basic Skills are Lacking in School Leavers
Estimates made by business leaders peg at a minimum of 40% the percentage of employers who need to give their own remedial training in English, maths and computing to new hires because teenagers have … [Read more...] about Basic Skills are Lacking in School Leavers
One in Every Three Jobs Taken by Graduates are Non-Professional; Statistics Confirm Degree Still One Best Way to Employment
A recent Statistical First Release from the Higher Education Statistics Agency show that in 2011-12, more than one third of new graduates working in the UK took on non-professional jobs within six … [Read more...] about One in Every Three Jobs Taken by Graduates are Non-Professional; Statistics Confirm Degree Still One Best Way to Employment
Far East Countries Best UK for Top Spots in the Under 50 Years Universities Table
Among UK universities, only one has made it to the top 10 of 100 universities under 50 years old of the Times Higher Education magazine world rankings. The number means a decrease from last year, when … [Read more...] about Far East Countries Best UK for Top Spots in the Under 50 Years Universities Table
Ofsted Tells Schools to Push Pupils for Entry into Leading Universities
The education watchdog is set to publish two landmark reports next month to tackle important issues in secondary education. This move is part of initiatives designed to prevent gifted children … [Read more...] about Ofsted Tells Schools to Push Pupils for Entry into Leading Universities
Limits on Admitting Top Students Relaxed, Universities to Compete in Recruiting Them
Being a top student certainly has its advantages, including better chances for receiving an offer at their preferred courses and universities. Starting this autumn, universities will be free to admit … [Read more...] about Limits on Admitting Top Students Relaxed, Universities to Compete in Recruiting Them
Offa Instructs 14 Universities to Increase Ratio of Male to Female Admissions
The Office for Fair Access have made an agreement with 14 universities to increase the ratio of male to female enrollees as part of their requirement as institutions which charge not less than £6,000 … [Read more...] about Offa Instructs 14 Universities to Increase Ratio of Male to Female Admissions
Going to University is Still the Best Means to be Successful in Career
The changing times may have resulted in university degrees not being enough to secure a fulfilling career or a job itself for a graduate. However, the academe has coped with the shifting requirements … [Read more...] about Going to University is Still the Best Means to be Successful in Career
UK Unemployment Drops, Private Sector Jobs Reach Peak According to ONS Data
Unemployment in the UK has registered a drop of 82,000 to 2.51 million between August to October, according to official figures from the Office of National Statistics. It reflected the largest … [Read more...] about UK Unemployment Drops, Private Sector Jobs Reach Peak According to ONS Data
UK Education Ranked Sixth Best Globally, Second Best in Europe
A new independent league table ranking universities globally has placed the UK education system at sixth best in the developed world. The study called The Learning Curve was conducted by the … [Read more...] about UK Education Ranked Sixth Best Globally, Second Best in Europe
Latest Statistics Show Students’ Career Path After Graduation
Despite having tougher employment prospects, employment statistics for last year’s graduates still proved to be “much better than feared” as they do not show a significant difference from the year … [Read more...] about Latest Statistics Show Students’ Career Path After Graduation
Essay Writer University Guide: A Survey of the Most Common Freshers’ Experiences
As the first week of university starts for many first-year university entrants, it is only fitting to let them know what to expect when they live away from the comforts of home for the first time and … [Read more...] about Essay Writer University Guide: A Survey of the Most Common Freshers’ Experiences
English GCSE Marks Lowered Due to Grade Boundary Changes, Exam Boards May Face Legal Action
A survey of 800 schools by the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) found that 87% had complaints about the GCSE English results, which saw a huge majority of secondary school students … [Read more...] about English GCSE Marks Lowered Due to Grade Boundary Changes, Exam Boards May Face Legal Action
Employers Express Concern Over School Leavers’ Lack of Basic Skills
In the first year of tuition fees reaching an all-time high of £9,000, some students in the UK who have gained GCSE qualifications choose to take a job, training scheme or apprenticeship instead of … [Read more...] about Employers Express Concern Over School Leavers’ Lack of Basic Skills
A-level Results Released, Top Marks Drop for First Time in Over Two Decades
The 16th August marks A-level results day this year as approximately 300,000 sixth-formers all over the country finally determine whether their grades are good enough for admission to the university … [Read more...] about A-level Results Released, Top Marks Drop for First Time in Over Two Decades
Government Supports Calls for Students to be Excluded from Net Migration Statistics
A cross-party group of MPs released a report earlier this week saying that foreign students should be exempted from wider targets on immigration, which the UK government introduced to stop the influx … [Read more...] about Government Supports Calls for Students to be Excluded from Net Migration Statistics
Newly Released Figures Reveal Trends on the Future of Students after Graduation
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 … [Read more...] about Newly Released Figures Reveal Trends on the Future of Students after Graduation