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中文Studies and alarming news regarding UK’s postgraduate study have propelled a solution towards women’s favour. The studies, which have brought about the elusiveness of advanced studies as fees … [Read more...] about Postgraduate Grants for Women Engineers: “Realising Their Full Potential”
UK Education trends
Far East Countries Best UK for Top Spots in the Under 50 Years Universities Table
Among UK universities, only one has made it to the top 10 of 100 universities under 50 years old of the Times Higher Education magazine world rankings. The number means a decrease from last year, when … [Read more...] about Far East Countries Best UK for Top Spots in the Under 50 Years Universities Table
Ofsted Tells Schools to Push Pupils for Entry into Leading Universities
The education watchdog is set to publish two landmark reports next month to tackle important issues in secondary education. This move is part of initiatives designed to prevent gifted children … [Read more...] about Ofsted Tells Schools to Push Pupils for Entry into Leading Universities
Minimal Rise in Teaching Time is Not Proportional to Huge Tuition Fee Increase
The cost of education appears to have increased in exponential proportions when it is equated to the interaction time between teachers and students. In a study conducted by the Higher Education Policy … [Read more...] about Minimal Rise in Teaching Time is Not Proportional to Huge Tuition Fee Increase
Less Investment Put UK Universities at Tail of Top Ten
The international network of universities and colleges, Universitas 21, has ranked the UK as world number 10 when it comes to overall effectiveness of the higher education system. Topping the list are … [Read more...] about Less Investment Put UK Universities at Tail of Top Ten
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
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 … [Read more...] about Should Universities Ban Country-Specific Student Groups?
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 … [Read more...] about Rising Donations from Graduates Boost Scottish University Funds
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
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
Choosing a University Degree and How it Will Work for You
University fairs are once again being rolled out, with the first starting on 27 February in London and others following in England, Wales and Northern Ireland until the end of June. This means … [Read more...] about Choosing a University Degree and How it Will Work for You
British Schools to Receive 15,000 Free Raspberry Pi
Internet giant Google will distribute 15,000 microcomputers to schools around the UK through the Raspberry Pi Foundation in a move to inspire a new generation of computer scientists. The Raspberry … [Read more...] about British Schools to Receive 15,000 Free Raspberry Pi
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
Universities Urged to Offer Grants to Underprivileged Sixth Formers
The government’s social mobility adviser, former Labour minister Alan Milburn is due to submit a report to the government urging universities in England to fund grants to help poorer sixth-formers … [Read more...] about Universities Urged to Offer Grants to Underprivileged Sixth Formers
Essay Writer University Guide: A Survey of the Most Common Freshers’ Experiences
As the first week of university starts for many first-year university entrants, it is only fitting to let them know what to expect when they live away from the comforts of home for the first time and … [Read more...] about Essay Writer University Guide: A Survey of the Most Common Freshers’ Experiences
GCSE Exams to be Discontinued, Replaced by English Baccalaureate Qualification
Education secretary Michael Gove has revealed a major shakeup of the exam system for secondary schools in England. The GCSE would be phased out in favour of an English Baccalaureate qualification. … [Read more...] about GCSE Exams to be Discontinued, Replaced by English Baccalaureate Qualification
Leading Universities Grant Places to Students With A-Level Grades Lower Than Expected
A combination of factors have made it possible for students who fell short on their A-levels to still gain a place at prestigious UK universities. The steep rise of this year’s tuition fees to a … [Read more...] about Leading Universities Grant Places to Students With A-Level Grades Lower Than Expected
English GCSE Marks Lowered Due to Grade Boundary Changes, Exam Boards May Face Legal Action
A survey of 800 schools by the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) found that 87% had complaints about the GCSE English results, which saw a huge majority of secondary school students … [Read more...] about English GCSE Marks Lowered Due to Grade Boundary Changes, Exam Boards May Face Legal Action
A-level Results Released, Top Marks Drop for First Time in Over Two Decades
The 16th August marks A-level results day this year as approximately 300,000 sixth-formers all over the country finally determine whether their grades are good enough for admission to the university … [Read more...] about A-level Results Released, Top Marks Drop for First Time in Over Two Decades
New International University Rankings Out – UK Higher Education Ranked 10th Best
A new study by Universitas 21, an international group of universities and colleges, ranked the UK as being the 10th best overall for higher education. The research measured the overall effectiveness … [Read more...] about New International University Rankings Out – UK Higher Education Ranked 10th Best
