Universities in Wales get the attention of readers of the journal Science as it features the drive of the Welsh government to build a strong and dynamic science base that will support the economic and … [Read more...] about Science Society’s Spotlight on Welsh Universities in Government’s “Science for Wales”
Higher Education
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 … [Read more...] about MI5 Warns British Universities to be Vigilant of Cyber Threats
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 … [Read more...] about Underprivileged Standouts to be Encouraged by Government to Proceed to Higher Education
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 … [Read more...] about University of South Wales—Wales’ Newest University Opens
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 … [Read more...] about Regent’s College Will be the UK’s Second Private University
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 … [Read more...] about Widening Access to Higher Education and Narrowing Gap in Career Achievement
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 … [Read more...] about Offa Instructs 14 Universities to Increase Ratio of Male to Female Admissions
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 … [Read more...] about Women in Higher Education
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 … [Read more...] about How Should UCAS Applicants Reply to Offers
2013 World Reputation Rankings Pose Challenge to UK Universities
In the way things are going in the Times Higher Education world reputation rankings 2013, traditionally prestigious UK universities does not have the luxury of sitting on their laurels. This is good … [Read more...] about 2013 World Reputation Rankings Pose Challenge to UK Universities
University Partnerships with Local TV Stations Offer Opportunity for Broadcast Work to Students
UK universities partner with local television broadcasters in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Oxfordshire to allow their students taking journalism courses to practice their skills. Students will gain work … [Read more...] about University Partnerships with Local TV Stations Offer Opportunity for Broadcast Work to Students
The Guardian University Awards: Recognising Higher Education’s Most Inspiring Leader
The Guardian University Awards aims to celebrate excellence, creativity, achievement and innovation across a range of categories. The awards will serve as a standard for excellence and endorse the … [Read more...] about The Guardian University Awards: Recognising Higher Education’s Most Inspiring Leader
Nominations Sought for Wales’ Biggest Adult Learning Awards
Has your adult life been transformed through learning? Do you know of tutors, trainers and mentors from your community, further education, higher education institutions or workplace that have … [Read more...] about Nominations Sought for Wales’ Biggest Adult Learning Awards
Cambridge Thinking About Reintroducing Entrance Tests As Replacement for AS-Level Grade Requirement
Cambridge University is considering changes to its admissions procedures by reintroducing universal and generalised entrance exams to be taken by all candidates to better gauge the academic abilities … [Read more...] about Cambridge Thinking About Reintroducing Entrance Tests As Replacement for AS-Level Grade Requirement
Essay Writer University Guide: Rise Above the Competition for University Places
Tomorrow, 15 January is the deadline for UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) university applications for all courses except for Oxbridge courses, dentistry, medicine, veterinary … [Read more...] about Essay Writer University Guide: Rise Above the Competition for University Places
Queen’s 2013 New Year Honours Awardees for Higher Education
UK higher education gets a boost to welcome the new year with its leaders, researchers and support staff gaining recognition for their extraordinary achievements and contributions for the past … [Read more...] about Queen’s 2013 New Year Honours Awardees for Higher Education
Ten Specialist Colleges to be Converted to Universities
In an event seen as the biggest expansion of the higher education system in two decades, Universities Secretary David Willetts has approved the creation of ten new universities from specialist … [Read more...] about Ten Specialist Colleges to be Converted to Universities
UK Education Ranked Sixth Best Globally, Second Best in Europe
A new independent league table ranking universities globally has placed the UK education system at sixth best in the developed world. The study called The Learning Curve was conducted by the … [Read more...] about UK Education Ranked Sixth Best Globally, Second Best in Europe
University Mergers to Create New ‘Super’ University
Two institutions in South-East Wales that plan to merge have named the team that will lead the new university. Professor Julie Lydon, currently serving as vice-chancellor for the University of … [Read more...] about University Mergers to Create New ‘Super’ University
Scottish Universities to Accept More Students from Poorer Backgrounds
Students from underprivileged backgrounds in Scotland will now have the opportunity of attending university despite not achieving the required grades for entrance. Recruiting more students from … [Read more...] about Scottish Universities to Accept More Students from Poorer Backgrounds