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Leeds Aims to Get 250 New Academics to Solve Global Problems
Starting 1 October, the University of Leeds will be recruiting 250 early career researchers as academic staff and teach using innovative research-led means. The university wants to enhance its … [Read more...] about Leeds Aims to Get 250 New Academics to Solve Global Problems
Shakespeare Authorship Debate: “Decency” in Academic Debate
Decency has emerged as an issue in the debate over the authorship of William Shakespeare. No, the question is not on his own decency or of his works; though he himself wrote some insulting dialogues … [Read more...] about Shakespeare Authorship Debate: “Decency” in Academic Debate
UK Education System: Efficient Rather Than Effective
The education system of the United Kingdom is cost-efficient but not very effective. Compared with that of other countries, the UK system churns out good value in exchange of the money the government … [Read more...] about UK Education System: Efficient Rather Than Effective
The Need to Overhaul the British Education System
Reforms in the British education system have already been started. However, there are still many changes that need to be initiated. This is what Brighton College Headmaster Richard Cairns says. A most … [Read more...] about The Need to Overhaul the British Education System
Competition Awards Unconditional Admission Offer
A contest could be the unique route of an aspiring student to admission into university. The winner of an advertising contest will be offered a completely unconditional slot by Falmouth University in … [Read more...] about Competition Awards Unconditional Admission Offer
White Pupils Tail the University Application Rate List
Demand for higher education has risen to a level all-time high amongst all ethnic groups, figures at Universities and Colleges Admissions Service indicate. White pupils still comprise a huge … [Read more...] about White Pupils Tail the University Application Rate List
Legislation Is Needed for University Board Gender Equality in Scotland
Self-regulation is not enough to bring about gender equality on the composition of university boards. This is what the National Union of Students Scotland says. The group found out that the female to … [Read more...] about Legislation Is Needed for University Board Gender Equality in Scotland
Private Employers Prefer Apprentices than Graduates
It appears that the value of the university degree has continued to decline. Private sector employers who would rather choose vocationally trained applicants to jobs have reached a number, at least, … [Read more...] about Private Employers Prefer Apprentices than Graduates
Why University Lecturers Need a Reality Check
Lecturers ought to be spending their precious hours to “design curricula and learning experiences.” Only these could aid students’ spike in engagement. And if lecturers fail to realise these focal … [Read more...] about Why University Lecturers Need a Reality Check
Stay Employed with a Postgraduate Degree on Cyber Security
Have you come across an “ethical hacking course?” No, it isn’t the new oxymoron. It is Lancaster University’s cyber security programme offered alongside other institutions, like De Montfort … [Read more...] about Stay Employed with a Postgraduate Degree on Cyber Security
Excluding Foreign Students from Migration Targets
Three-quarters of the surveyed Tory parliamentary candidates have agreed. Foreign student entrants need to be “excluded from any target for reducing migration.” Furthermore, seventy per cent of … [Read more...] about Excluding Foreign Students from Migration Targets
Video Gamers Offered US’ First Virtual Athletics Scholarship Programme
A historical event in the context of eSports and League of Legends gamers is about to happen. Seventy applications are competing to make their way into the Robert Morris University-Illinois’ virtual … [Read more...] about Video Gamers Offered US’ First Virtual Athletics Scholarship Programme
Teaching Creationism as a Scientific Alternative to Evolution – Banned
A long-standing campaign is finally over. The British Humanist Association (BHA), which has spearheaded the Teach Evolutionism, Not Creationism campaign since 2011, found its triumph in the UK … [Read more...] about Teaching Creationism as a Scientific Alternative to Evolution – Banned
Technical Education Will Soon Grow On-Demand Over Higher Ed, Says report
“More than nine million jobs for year 2022.” The Institute for Public Policy Research or IPPR knew how to make good news possible, doesn’t it? Apparently, this figure doesn’t apply to all … [Read more...] about Technical Education Will Soon Grow On-Demand Over Higher Ed, Says report
Ruling Out the Best Way to Measure ‘Good Teaching’
Possible and impossible are two words that prop when discussions veer close about measuring ‘good teaching.’ Concerns about the generous definition of ‘good teaching’ threaten to slam down any … [Read more...] about Ruling Out the Best Way to Measure ‘Good Teaching’
Major/Minor Degrees: Adapting Another US-Higher Ed Feature
Last year, the US’ grade-point average (GPA) system landed in several UK universities. Not long before that, another American trend is making its way to UK universities. The trend, being conceivably … [Read more...] about Major/Minor Degrees: Adapting Another US-Higher Ed Feature
Mobile MOOCs: an “elite education for the masses”
The collective state of UK’s working youth, full-time students, and higher education institutions presented challenges – most of which gave birth to other platforms of learning and skills … [Read more...] about Mobile MOOCs: an “elite education for the masses”
Russell Group Universities Estimate £9bn Contribution to the UK Economy
UK’s top universities will soon be seeing a grand boom in infrastructural facilities. This boom is estimated to reap with it “thousands of new jobs,” empowering growth for both labour market and the … [Read more...] about Russell Group Universities Estimate £9bn Contribution to the UK Economy
UK Universities Lose Lead against Asian Competitors
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
