Under-recruitment in School Direct’s teacher training scheme is concocting debate. The main stakeholders are inclusive of a huge population of potential teachers – some of which made it into School … [Read more...] about Teacher Training Scheme: For Some, But Not for All
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Male University Students: The New Minority
In the past and even at present, people whine over the small number of women in particular sectors. This incites the unleashing of feminist movement and the inevitable threading on eggshells. … [Read more...] about Male University Students: The New Minority
UK’s Economic Education: the Overhaul Project
Britain’s economics teaching is facing change. In the midst of critics’ attacks, the consideration for revising the syllabus and the way of teaching economics has been taken a further notch. Leading … [Read more...] about UK’s Economic Education: the Overhaul Project
US-Style GPA System for Britain’s Universities
UK’s honours degree classification will soon face retirement – that is, if the US-style grade point system proves to be a better gauge for today’s college and university students’ academic … [Read more...] about US-Style GPA System for Britain’s Universities
Each British Should Learn a Foreign Language for Country to Stay Ahead of the World
17% of interviewed employers say that the ability to speak at least one other language is very important when recruiting new employees to their company. 23% say that it is fairly important. That is a … [Read more...] about Each British Should Learn a Foreign Language for Country to Stay Ahead of the World
UK Starts Venture into MOOCs with Free Courses at FutureLearn
Students from the around the world can now get a free taste of UK education right from where they are. Subject courses at FutureLearn have just started 18 September with the next course "The Secret … [Read more...] about UK Starts Venture into MOOCs with Free Courses at FutureLearn
How UK Higher Education Can Improve Being a Contributor to the Economy
The higher education sector of the United Kingdom has been contributing to the country's economy. In the past two years alone, universities in the country chipped in an average £3.35 billion economic … [Read more...] about How UK Higher Education Can Improve Being a Contributor to the Economy
Zero-Hours Contracts More Rampant in Universities than Other Work Settings
Zero-hours contracts have been controversial. They appear to have been overused in hiring employees in higher education. This employment arrangement enables employers to hire staff on an on-call set … [Read more...] about Zero-Hours Contracts More Rampant in Universities than Other Work Settings
Scotland Forms Four New Super Colleges
Four super colleges have been created from the merging of 11 colleges. The government of Scotland have been merging colleges in the country to focus resources on students and save money. Mergers like … [Read more...] about Scotland Forms Four New Super Colleges
Survey Finds Apparent Discrepancy in Degree Standards
Large variations in student workloads between universities across subject areas were found in The Academic Experience of Students in English Universities: 2013 Report. Based on the analysis made by … [Read more...] about Survey Finds Apparent Discrepancy in Degree Standards
Research in Universities: 2004 Scotland Trust Excavation Possible Oldest Calendar; 14th Century Manuscript Found After 50 Years in Library
Hunter gatherer societies in Aberdeenshire could have used the oldest calendar as early as 10,000 years ago. They had the need for a device to tell time of the year and also make corrections for … [Read more...] about Research in Universities: 2004 Scotland Trust Excavation Possible Oldest Calendar; 14th Century Manuscript Found After 50 Years in Library
Gap Between Rich and Poor Felt in Campus
Most students who are working and some of those who come from poorer and working class backgrounds have the tendency to skip some university activities because of financial difficulties. In a greater … [Read more...] about Gap Between Rich and Poor Felt in Campus
UK a Desirable Place to Study for Mexican Students; Competition Challenges Britain for the Latin American Market
One of the most important reasons why Mexican students choose to study in the UK is its being a safe country to live in, this is what Study Group recruitment manager for Latin America Laura Aguirre … [Read more...] about UK a Desirable Place to Study for Mexican Students; Competition Challenges Britain for the Latin American Market
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
Tuition Fee Increase Followed by Missed Enrollment Targets; UK World Leader Status Threatened
In a study conducted by Universities UK, it was found out that English universities have missed their enrollment target by 28,000 students or nine per cent. Through the report titled "The Funding … [Read more...] about Tuition Fee Increase Followed by Missed Enrollment Targets; UK World Leader Status Threatened
Unanswerable Question on Cambridge Exam Paper Leaves Students Confused
Cambridge university candidates were sitting a second year Physics paper last Saturday which has been found to contain a vital typo error making the question on two problems impossible to … [Read more...] about Unanswerable Question on Cambridge Exam Paper Leaves Students Confused
Less Investment Put UK Universities at Tail of Top Ten
The international network of universities and colleges, Universitas 21, has ranked the UK as world number 10 when it comes to overall effectiveness of the higher education system. Topping the list are … [Read more...] about Less Investment Put UK Universities at Tail of Top Ten
Number of Chinese Language Assistants in Schools Increase
Education is identified once again as a catalyst for national growth. This time, it is in Scotland's building and fortifying the foundation of stronger engagement with China. The British Council … [Read more...] about Number of Chinese Language Assistants in Schools Increase
MI5 Warns British Universities to be Vigilant of Cyber Threats
The UK’s internal counter-intelligence and security agency has warned universities to be on guard against cyber spying from state-sponsored attacks by international forces looking to acquire highly … [Read more...] about MI5 Warns British Universities to be Vigilant of Cyber Threats
Regent’s College Will be the UK’s Second Private University
Another institution adds to the list of options for higher education students. Regent’s College in London announced on Monday it has received confirmation from the Department for Business, Innovation … [Read more...] about Regent’s College Will be the UK’s Second Private University