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中文Today, 23rd October is the final deadline for hopeful individuals who wish to attend uni this academic year 2017-2018 through the UCAS Clearing function. This will also be the last day for … [Read more...] about UCAS Clearing Choices and Uni Decisions Deadline 2017
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International Literacy Day: Literacy in the Digital World
Literacy is often described as being able to read, write and do math equations. However,it goes beyond this because it is a critical skill that enables a person to break free from ignorance. It allows … [Read more...] about International Literacy Day: Literacy in the Digital World
Number of UK University Students Who Drop Out Rises
Various studies reveal that more students in the UK are opting to leave university rather than complete their higher education. One report, On course for success? Student retention at university, … [Read more...] about Number of UK University Students Who Drop Out Rises
Easter Break Topic: Effects of Teacher Encouragement
In your early and primary schools, did your teachers offer you positive feedback that motivated you to study harder? As most unis start their Easter Break, here is a topic worth tackling: the effects … [Read more...] about Easter Break Topic: Effects of Teacher Encouragement
UCAS Deadline News: Decline in EU Applications
Today, 24th March is the UCAS deadline for some art and design applications for academic year 2017-2018. All applications must be submitted on or before 6 pm. In other UCAS-related news, the … [Read more...] about UCAS Deadline News: Decline in EU Applications
Calls for Change in University Application Process
The University and College Union (UCU) is calling for a change in the university application process. This came after the agency commissioned a study, which revealed that only 16% of applicants’ … [Read more...] about Calls for Change in University Application Process
Where Does the UK Rank Based on the latest PISA Results?
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recently released the results of their Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). PISA was launched in 2000, with about … [Read more...] about Where Does the UK Rank Based on the latest PISA Results?
Ofsted Urge Schools to Put Emphasis on Careers Education
UK’s educational standards inspector wants schools to prepare their pupils for the work world. The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) says that they will judge institutions based on their … [Read more...] about Ofsted Urge Schools to Put Emphasis on Careers Education
Helpline for Students and Parents for SQA Results
Over 140,000 students are awaiting their Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) results today. The SQA sends out National 4 and 5, Higher, Advanced Higher, and Scottish Baccalaureate exams scores. … [Read more...] about Helpline for Students and Parents for SQA Results
Prime Minister May Aims to End Ban on Grammar School
UK Prime Minister and Conservative leader Theresa May plans to reintroduce grammar schools and aims to end its 18-year ban. May, who is grammar school educated, believes that it is time to bring back … [Read more...] about Prime Minister May Aims to End Ban on Grammar School
Teaching Young Pupils About University Yields Good Results
The University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) advises schools to teach young pupils about the importance of attending university. As it turns out, kids who have been informed about their uni … [Read more...] about Teaching Young Pupils About University Yields Good Results
Three-Day Festivities Held for Queen’s 90th Birthday
The heavens have blessed the Queen’s 90th Birthday with rain showers, but the heavy downpour did not stop spectators from capping off the three-day event. To show their love for Queen Elizabeth II, … [Read more...] about Three-Day Festivities Held for Queen’s 90th Birthday
