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
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How International Alumni Can Help Recruit Foreign Students for UK Universities
International students are an important part of the population that makes up UK higher education institutions. They contribute to the diversity of student life on campus through the experiences, … [Read more...] about How International Alumni Can Help Recruit Foreign Students for UK Universities
Deciding on Which University to Go To
The step of going to university is usually equated to choosing a university which may seem simple. If uninformed, students think that deciding on a school is simple and that giving it extra effort and … [Read more...] about Deciding on Which University to Go To
UK University Fair 2013: Opportunity for International Students to Shop for a University
The largest university fair in the UK is happening on Saturday 9th March 12:00-17:00 at Earl’s Court London. Close to 80 UK universities will be represented at the fair to meet and recruit potential … [Read more...] about UK University Fair 2013: Opportunity for International Students to Shop for a University
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
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
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
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
Preparing for Oxbridge Interview Questions
Yesterday, 15 October marked the end of submitting applications for all Oxbridge courses. What follows will be a series of tests and interviews. Oxford will require you to sit a test before offering … [Read more...] about Preparing for Oxbridge Interview Questions
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
University Applications Drop in the Wake of Higher Tuition Fees
According to the latest figures released by UCAS, the number of applications universities received for students who are looking to start a degree course this September has dropped significantly in … [Read more...] about University Applications Drop in the Wake of Higher Tuition Fees
Home Office Minister Invites Foreign Students to Study in the UK
"Please come, we have got some of the world's best universities," Home Office Minister Damian Green tells international students. Mr Green says the invite is part of a ‘global charm offensive’ aimed … [Read more...] about Home Office Minister Invites Foreign Students to Study in the UK
Minister Rebuts Claim that Student Visa Restrictions Will Deter Foreign Students from Enrolling in UK Universities
In a letter to Prime Minister David Cameron, a group of 68 senior education experts composed of chancellors, governors and university presidents warned that British universities could lose out on … [Read more...] about Minister Rebuts Claim that Student Visa Restrictions Will Deter Foreign Students from Enrolling in UK Universities