Category Archives: politics
Universities: A non-market market?
With a Browne Report and a Comprehensive Spending Review out of the way, it’s now clear to see what the future holds. Wait, no it’s not. The future is more clouded than ever. Fiddlesticks. If you’ve had any interest in … Continue reading
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What will be the future of education?
Lord Browne’s Independent Review of HE Funding and Student Finance is due tomorrow. If reports on the content of the review are to be believed, students are not going to be happy. As students across the country prepare to march … Continue reading
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Why fees don’t act as a deterrent to uni
Would higher tuition fees put you off university? A study by the University of Leicester suggests demand for places will be strong even if fees went up by triple their current amount. 730 university applicants were asked if they would … Continue reading
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Making student places available and how to fund them
Channel 4 News last night provided a debate on the number of students going in to higher education and whether more places should be provided to meet demand. Many young people are finding it difficult to find a place at … Continue reading
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Vince Cable & the future of higher education
Business Secretary, Vince Cable, made a speech this morning about the future of higher education. He has discussed a graduate tax, 2-year degrees, and various measures that can cut costs, but retain high standards. Click here to see a Wordle … Continue reading
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