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Students at the heart of the system? White papers and taking control
The government has issued a long-awaited White Paper on the future of higher education. Its title, “Students at the heart of the system”, prompted this comment on The Student Room: “You can’t produce a report titled Students at the Heart … 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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Graduate Tax – A better alternative to tuition fees?
The National Union of Students (NUS) has published a blueprint that suggests setting up a People’s Trust for Higher Education. It is, they say, “A fund built mainly on contributions by former undergraduate students and their employers, and the employers … Continue reading
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NUS Awards 2008 – Winners
The NUS Awards 2008 were held on Monday night, hosted by John Sergeant. Congratulations to all the winners on the night. They were, as follows: Endsleigh Student of the Year Laura Sterling - The University of Birmingham Guild of Students [Laura … Continue reading
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