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Following the recent drop in UK university applications, students with top grades who do proceed to apply this September through UCAS stand to gain from the Clearing period beginning August 16—the … [Read more...] about 2012 University Clearing Period Offers Greater Choices for High Achievers
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MPs Call for Reforms to Exam Boards to Prevent a Decline in Standards
The Education Select Committee recently published a report calling for exam boards to be removed of their right to decide the content of examinations sat by students aged 15 to 19. This is to prevent … [Read more...] about MPs Call for Reforms to Exam Boards to Prevent a Decline in Standards
Report Shows Mismatch Between Skills Training for Students and Available Jobs
New research by the Local Government Association reveals that colleges provide popular courses that teach skills for jobs that are nonexistent. The LGA says that as many as 17% of vacant jobs in … [Read more...] about Report Shows Mismatch Between Skills Training for Students and Available Jobs
UK Economy Benefits from Students with A Level and Degree Qualifications, Study Finds
Research published on 9 June 2012 by the Institute for Public Policy Research on behalf of the University and College Union suggests that the UK economy gains over two hundred thousand pounds from … [Read more...] about UK Economy Benefits from Students with A Level and Degree Qualifications, Study Finds
University Drop-out Figures Increase – Economy Blamed
Latest figures released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (Hesa) reflect a rise in the number of university students dropping out in UK universities. Below are the university drop-out rates … [Read more...] about University Drop-out Figures Increase – Economy Blamed
Plans to Have the Content of A-Level Courses under Control of Universities
Education Secretary Michael Gove last week sent a letter to Ofqual, the exam regulator for England to suggest that formal control of the content of A-level courses should be taken away from exam … [Read more...] about Plans to Have the Content of A-Level Courses under Control of Universities
Irish City Offers UK Students Option for University Study in the Wake of Impending Tuition Fee Hikes
On 2 April 2012 officials in the city of Limerick, Republic of Ireland publicly conveyed their invitation to university students in Merseyside to study at their higher education institutions. Official … [Read more...] about Irish City Offers UK Students Option for University Study in the Wake of Impending Tuition Fee Hikes
Number of International Students in the UK Set to Rise Despite Higher Tuition Fees and Visa Restrictions
A new study published by the British Council reveals that the number of international students who are set to enrol in UK universities are projected to rise faster than the enrolment of overseas … [Read more...] about Number of International Students in the UK Set to Rise Despite Higher Tuition Fees and Visa Restrictions
Reputation of British Universities Suffer Because of Student Riots
A study of the rankings of universities all over the world found that only 10 British universities have made it to the top 100, two down compared to 2011. The research published by the Times Higher … [Read more...] about Reputation of British Universities Suffer Because of Student Riots
It’s National Student Money Week—Yet UK Tuition Fees are Too High!
National Student Money Week has been organised from 12 – 16 March so students will be aware of the financial support for higher education they are eligible for. Students are encouraged to apply for … [Read more...] about It’s National Student Money Week—Yet UK Tuition Fees are Too High!
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
Burns Night and Higher English in Scotland
In honour of the greatest Scot of all time, Robert Burns (1759 – 1796), the Scottish people throughout the world and even those of non-Scottish descent but ardent fans of his works, celebrated Burns … [Read more...] about Burns Night and Higher English in Scotland
