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中文The higher education sector of the United Kingdom has been contributing to the country's economy. In the past two years alone, universities in the country chipped in an average £3.35 billion economic … [Read more...] about How UK Higher Education Can Improve Being a Contributor to the Economy
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Zero-Hours Contracts More Rampant in Universities than Other Work Settings
Zero-hours contracts have been controversial. They appear to have been overused in hiring employees in higher education. This employment arrangement enables employers to hire staff on an on-call set … [Read more...] about Zero-Hours Contracts More Rampant in Universities than Other Work Settings
UK Universities Offer More Slots to Foreign Students than Locals
Foreign students enjoy more freedom in choosing degree courses than their British and European Union counterparts. This observation appears to be a form of discrimination because the former is charged … [Read more...] about UK Universities Offer More Slots to Foreign Students than Locals
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
Foreign Student Recruitment System is Cost-Inefficient; Huge Fees Should be Used in Improving Education
Commission payments given by universities to foreign student recruiters amounted to an estimated £120 million every year based on a study conducted by Uni-Pay and Centurus. Amidst the high recruitment … [Read more...] about Foreign Student Recruitment System is Cost-Inefficient; Huge Fees Should be Used in Improving Education
Establishment of Black Studies to Address UK Academia Racial Gap
There are 18,510 academics in the UK. Only 85 of them are black. That is how underrepresented the Black race is in UK academia. While in the US, each field of discipline has hundreds of dedicated … [Read more...] about Establishment of Black Studies to Address UK Academia Racial Gap
Foreign Student Count Limit Proposed by Conservative MPs
The foreign student enrolment is being proposed by some conservative members of parliament to be given a cap. Universities in the UK will be ranked and the cap will be imposed on those which will not … [Read more...] about Foreign Student Count Limit Proposed by Conservative MPs
Gap Between Rich and Poor Felt in Campus
Most students who are working and some of those who come from poorer and working class backgrounds have the tendency to skip some university activities because of financial difficulties. In a greater … [Read more...] about Gap Between Rich and Poor Felt in Campus
UK a Desirable Place to Study for Mexican Students; Competition Challenges Britain for the Latin American Market
One of the most important reasons why Mexican students choose to study in the UK is its being a safe country to live in, this is what Study Group recruitment manager for Latin America Laura Aguirre … [Read more...] about UK a Desirable Place to Study for Mexican Students; Competition Challenges Britain for the Latin American Market
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
Government Wants Universities and Colleges to Increase Initiatives and Turnouts for Disadvantaged Students
After finding out that applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds has been outnumbered by their affluent counterparts, 1:3, education ombudsman Les Ebdon calls on universities and colleges to do more … [Read more...] about Government Wants Universities and Colleges to Increase Initiatives and Turnouts for Disadvantaged Students
Tuition Fee Increase Followed by Missed Enrollment Targets; UK World Leader Status Threatened
In a study conducted by Universities UK, it was found out that English universities have missed their enrollment target by 28,000 students or nine per cent. Through the report titled "The Funding … [Read more...] about Tuition Fee Increase Followed by Missed Enrollment Targets; UK World Leader Status Threatened
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
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
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
Science Society’s Spotlight on Welsh Universities in Government’s “Science for Wales”
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”
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
