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Taking up further education, particularly, MBA is associated with investment, better management, and higher decision-making skills. Apart from having an additional title to sit across one’s name, a … [Read more...] about UK’s Top-Ranking Business Schools (*Based on QS Global 200 Business Schools)
Higher Education
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
Warning Failing Students through an IBM IT System
Do you need a hint? Okay, it is definitely not a robot. Keith Perry of The Telegraph called it an “IT system” and is foreseen to address students’ need to have someone remind them about their … [Read more...] about Warning Failing Students through an IBM IT System
US, Asia, and UK: The Battle for STEM Subjects
The recent QS World University Rankings showed no good news for UK’s higher education institutions. The rankings, which was derived via “three extensive datasets,” came to strengthen the warnings … [Read more...] about US, Asia, and UK: The Battle for STEM Subjects
Work and Study in China: Enhancing UK Students’ International Outlook
The support for UK students’ internships and academic scholarships in the world’s second economic powerhouse is indubitably growing. The Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts, sees … [Read more...] about Work and Study in China: Enhancing UK Students’ International Outlook
The Ucas Countdown Is On: How Anxious Are You?
January 15 is the third Wednesday of year 2014. It’s not a holiday, yet, there stands to be something special about this day. Prospective students will have an intimate date with their computers, as … [Read more...] about The Ucas Countdown Is On: How Anxious Are You?
Our Year-End Blog Special: Part II
The duration between July and December of year 2013 didn’t fade in action, issues or trends. Studies involving universities and students continue to permeate and serve to provide insight. Welcome to … [Read more...] about Our Year-End Blog Special: Part II
Our Year-End Blog Special: Part I
Year 2013 has come to an end. But before ushering in 2014, it might be best to take a look back and consider the issues and lessons that have made UK’s higher education as it is today. Come and … [Read more...] about Our Year-End Blog Special: Part I
Universities UK’s Case Study 2: Debates & Interpretation
University segregation had been making a statement in this and last weeks’ education news headline. It started when Universities UK or UUK released there November guidance entitled, “External … [Read more...] about Universities UK’s Case Study 2: Debates & Interpretation
The 2013 Higher Education Roundup
This year proved to be one of toughest year for everyone – the Government, the DfE, Education Secretary, institutions, and students. To mark the fast-approaching end of this year, let the following … [Read more...] about The 2013 Higher Education Roundup
Teacher Training Scheme: For Some, But Not for All
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
Improving the University’s Image the Wikipedia-Way
The growth in oncoming uni-applicants seemed far from being stoppable. Despite the spike in tuition fees and the uncertainty in the labour market, applicants continue to arrive by thousands. Yet, as … [Read more...] about Improving the University’s Image the Wikipedia-Way
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
The PM on Skill & Education: Existing versus Targeted Standards
A lot had been stewing about the PM’s latest statement about education and immigration. In his visit at the Cowley’s mini plant, he had explicitly attributed the immigration problem with that of the … [Read more...] about The PM on Skill & Education: Existing versus Targeted Standards
The Gap, Grant, and UK’s Graphene
Funds amounting to £1bn for Arrow Projects – this is the specific requisite of Sir Andrew Witty’s “Encouraging a British Invention Revolution” report. This request for funding is in line to a … [Read more...] about The Gap, Grant, and UK’s Graphene
New Higher Ed Bill: It’s About Time
The call for a new higher education bill has gotten stronger and louder. Leading academic, Professor Roger King, who co-chaired the Higher Education Commission’s eight-month inquiry, took his turn in … [Read more...] about New Higher Ed Bill: It’s About Time
Identified Student Threats: New Degree Providers and a Deficient Regulation
A recent BBC News on Education brought into the spotlight the findings and recommendations of HEC’s report: Regulating Higher Education. Spending eight months to scrutinise the existing regulatory … [Read more...] about Identified Student Threats: New Degree Providers and a Deficient Regulation
More US Universities Want to Recruit British Students
The interest among British students to study in the USA have increased. It has been attributed to the tuition fee hike announced in 2010 and started last year. American universities are given notice … [Read more...] about More US Universities Want to Recruit British Students
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
