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中文Labour can seize power come next year’s tight elections if it can win around 10 seats. These seats can be won through student voters. And to win the student vote, Labour may need to promise to … [Read more...] about Student Vote Could Tilt the Balance of Power at 2015 General Election
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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
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’
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
OECD Issues Warning on UK Girls’ Maths
The recent Programme for International Student Assessment or Pisa has inadvertently exposed UK girls’ weakness: maths. But what made such finding truly newsworthy is the ensuing gender gap. The … [Read more...] about OECD Issues Warning on UK Girls’ Maths
Problem Pupils in Camouflage, Forward March
Pupils are outdoors, sweating to complete the military-style obstacle. Soon enough, problem students will be subjected to discipline – that of which is upheld by the men and women in military … [Read more...] about Problem Pupils in Camouflage, Forward March
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
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
Personal Statement Writing Tips From University Officials and School Heads
In writing their personal statement, everyone points out to their favourite A-level modules. But the formula for a successful writing consists of at least 50% to at most 75% explaining why you want to … [Read more...] about Personal Statement Writing Tips From University Officials and School Heads
Chevening Scholarship Applications Start 1 September 2013
Nigerians can pursue postgradaute education in the United Kingdom. The Chevening Scholarships is one of the ways. A total of more than 1,050 scholars from the African country have earned their higher … [Read more...] about Chevening Scholarship Applications Start 1 September 2013
GCSE Grades Continue to Slide for Second Year
The recent GCSE exams where 600,000 youths in England, Wales and Northern Ireland sat in had results which continued the falling trend from last year. In the 25 years in which the exam had existed, … [Read more...] about GCSE Grades Continue to Slide for Second Year
IGCSE Being Viewed as League Table Performance Booster
The number of schools offering International GCSEs have increased by almost 50% from last year with the updated count at 2,677. A series of huge increases in the number of schools providing IGCSEs can … [Read more...] about IGCSE Being Viewed as League Table Performance Booster
Scotland Forms Four New Super Colleges
Four super colleges have been created from the merging of 11 colleges. The government of Scotland have been merging colleges in the country to focus resources on students and save money. Mergers like … [Read more...] about Scotland Forms Four New Super Colleges
Government to Give A-level Status to Tech-Levels
Starting 2014, technical courses for students ages 16 to 19 will be considered equal to A-levels if they get support from universities or businesses. The aim of the government in establishing the … [Read more...] about Government to Give A-level Status to Tech-Levels
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
Good English is the Most Important Element in the Personal Statement
The importance of the personal statement cannot be overstated. This component of the university admission application is the deal maker for students to be successful in their purpose of pursuing … [Read more...] about Good English is the Most Important Element in the Personal Statement
More British Students to China for UK’s Global Future
The UK Government aims to increase the number of British students in China. The reason for the initiative is to produce more globally competitive graduates for the future of the economy of Britain. … [Read more...] about More British Students to China for UK’s Global Future
Foreign Students Coming in for UK Colleges and Language Schools Cut in Half; May Indicate Less Future Students for Universities, Not Good for UK Economy
The number of foreign students coming in to the UK to study in colleges and language schools have dropped to just 54% from the previous year's count. The decline is a legitimate source of alarm says … [Read more...] about Foreign Students Coming in for UK Colleges and Language Schools Cut in Half; May Indicate Less Future Students for Universities, Not Good for UK Economy
Separation of Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland Proposed
Education secretary Michael Gove deems it time to have separate exams systems for GCSE and A-levels in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Mr Gove has already written to his counterparts in the two … [Read more...] about Separation of Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland Proposed
Contextual Data in University Screening Questioned by School Leaders Association Head
The use of contextual data in making background checks on university applicants is being questioned by a school head and school leaders association president. Some universities are using such data … [Read more...] about Contextual Data in University Screening Questioned by School Leaders Association Head
