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Writing Your Essay With Little Time Left

Why do some students fail in their studies or get low grades? The answer is that they do not get things done on time or, if they do, they have very little left. So why don’t they get things done on time? The answers are lack of time management and procrastination. Not all students perfect […]

A-level Alternative to Boost Status of Vocational Courses Announced

A new structure that will raise the status of vocational courses in sixth forms and colleges throughout England and make them “on a par” with A-levels, according to ministers was launched Monday. The “technical baccalaureate” is taken from bundling together new and existing qualifications to create a measure schools can use to gauge performance. It […]

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 advanced intellectual work. Sir Jonathan Evans, the outgoing director general of the security service, has briefed university vice-chancellors on the need to improve their network security systems. Universities […]

Underprivileged Standouts to be Encouraged by Government to Proceed to Higher Education

The UK government, through its ministers, will urge top achieving pupils who come from lower-class backgrounds to greatly consider going to university. Research results show that there are one third more number of students from privately funded schools than state funded academic institutions who seek enrollment to elite Russell Group universities. The government believes that […]

University of South Wales—Wales’ Newest University Opens

Last Thursday the University of South Wales opened its doors to 33,500 students. Created from the merger between University of Glamorgan and University of Wales, Newport, it is the largest higher education institution in Wales and sixth largest in the entire UK. Its students will be spread across campuses in Cardiff, Newport and Treforest. University […]

Graduates Cautioned Against Staying in Low-Skilled Jobs

In a move brought about by the economic recession, more and more people, including graduates find it difficult to find jobs. Last month, the Office for National Statistics released data suggesting recent degree earners are more likely to find themselves in low-skilled jobs than they were a decade ago. More than a third of recent […]

Employers Prefer Degree Level Apprenticeship over University Degree

The question of which qualification – a university degree or a degree level apprenticeship – would give an applicant an advantage in the job market is one that is continually asked. The people who can answer it best are the ones who actually choose from among the applicants who they will hire — employers. 500 […]

Should Universities Ban Country-Specific Student Groups?

Citing that nationality exclusive groups may hinder the intercultural interaction of students which is an important component of international education, University of Sheffield pro vice-chancellor for learning and teaching Paul White says that universities should highly consider banning student societies which are nation specific. He asserted in the Westminster Higher Education Conference which had as […]

The Impact of UKBA Reforms on International Students

Last week it was announced by the Home Secretary that the UK Border Agency will be split in two groups between a visa body and a law enforcement body, and brought back under the control of Home Office ministers. There will also be improvements to the IT systems across the entire immigration system along with […]

Rising Donations from Graduates Boost Scottish University Funds

Scottish university funding is getting a boost despite pressing issues of rising tuition fees and government budget cuts as part of austerity measures. The current system being followed is two tiered, allowing Scottish and EU students to pay no tuition fees at Scottish universities, while non EU students must pay the £9000 maximum annual fee. […]

The Process of Editing Your Dissertation

How to edit your dissertation is a process which you can do following big important steps. Just like a set of stairs or a ladder, these steps have an ultimate destination. The end goal of your editing is not simply to complete the editing to the last part of what you have written. The apex […]

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 and Skills that it has met the criteria for a university title. Professor Aldwyn Cooper, its chief executive officer said the college will change its name […]

Widening Access to Higher Education and Narrowing Gap in Career Achievement

Universities have been widening their admission to reach students from less privileged backgrounds. Giving them equal opportunities with their advantaged peers is the purpose of doing so. The drive has been successful at the front end of the goal. In general, students from state-funded schools have outperformed those from independent schools. However, the latter is […]

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 as many students with A-level grades of ABB or higher as they wish. This will create an opportunity for teenagers with top A-level grades to […]

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 per year on tuition fees. The move is in connection with the alarming decrease of the percentage of males among degree […]

How International Alumni Can Help Recruit Foreign Students for UK Universities

International students are an important part of the population that makes up UK higher education institutions. They contribute to the diversity of student life on campus through the experiences, interests and skills they bring, having lived in a different country with its own unique culture. They also make an important contribution to the economy through […]

The Extra as UCAS Applicants’ Option

Unsuccessful and successful applicants in UCAS can use the Extra option. Those of them who were not given any offers, those who have received but did not like any of them and those who have decided that they no longer want the courses which decisions they have yet to receive can still make an extra […]

Women in Higher Education

As we celebrate women’s month, it is only fitting that we look at the status of women in UK higher education and the roles assigned to them. The Observer recently published a report showing the lack of female representation in senior roles in UK higher education as with other sectors. The report revealed there are […]

How Should UCAS Applicants Reply to Offers

Applying to university through UCAS is a process involving many detailed steps. The deadline for the submission of applications, January 15, is through. The cycle is now where applicants receive offers and reply to them. It is important for university aspirants to know how to go about this step. As early as this month, students […]

Student Maintenance Loans, Grants to Rise at Less Than Rate of Inflation

Maintenance loans and grants for English Students will increase by 1% in 2014-15. The announcement came through a written statement from universities minister David Willetts. The increase is less than the rate of inflation. Part-time students and those taking distance learning courses will also get a 1% rise in maintenance grants and loans. The maximum […]