MPs called today for Government plans allowing universities to compete for up to one in four student places to be delayed, amid concerns it could “polarise” the sector.
Posts Tagged ‘Students’
Students kick-off High Court challenge over tuition fee hike
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011Two 17 year-old students, represented by Helen Mountfield QC, have launched a High Court challenge against university tuition fee increases, saying they disproportionately affect the less well-off, the disabled and members of black minority ethnic groups.
Colleges failing poor students
Thursday, September 29th, 2011Nearly one in four universities and colleges failed to meet their own targets to recruit more poor students last year, a new report shows.
Lurid headlines for ‘foxy Knoxy’
Thursday, September 29th, 2011When a fresh-faced Amanda Knox arrived in Perugia four years ago, she was one of thousands of American students enjoying being young, free and single, and away from home.
Students unaware of course options
Monday, September 26th, 2011Large numbers of Year 10 pupils are unaware of vocational courses open to them once they complete GCSEs, a survey has suggested.
Moves afoot to help link businesses and higher education
Thursday, September 8th, 2011A new network hopes to forge links between academics and those working in the creative industries, with the aim of leading to more commercially successful ventures
Making the Grade: Claire Thomas
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011This week’s student Q&A is with Claire Thomas. Claire Thomas has just completed her AS levels.
Degrees? Get straight to business instead
Sunday, August 21st, 2011The high cost of tuition fees and rising unemployment figures are prompting more entrepreneurial young people to consider skipping university and heading straight for business.
