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March 21, 2012

Work experience influences who gets into Russell Group universities

March 21, 2012

Unique analysis of UCAS Personal Statements, by Dr Steven Jones of Manchester University, finds that testimonies about work experience feature prominently in university applications and may influence how places are allocated on the most competitive university courses. As comparisons are restricted to applicants with identical A-level grades, the concern is that the UK’s University admissions […]

March 19, 2012

World Bank helps China with vocational education

March 19, 2012

The World Bank has helped China to develop vocational education for 20 years to make the system better meet the demands of both students and the labour market. Read the full story.

March 19, 2012

‘Young Scientist of Year’ all 4 finalists female

March 19, 2012

The fact that the 4 finalists for the ‘UK Young Scientist of Year’ are all female in 2012 shows the breakdown of old stereotypes and an awareness of the opportunities for women in science. Read the full story.

March 15, 2012

International Education Business Partnership Network conference

March 15, 2012

Rising youth unemployment, gender stereotyping and low up-take of STEM subjects are just some of the global challenges facing countries across the world. So the overarching theme of this year’s International Education Business Partnership Network conference is “learn to earn”. The Global Best Awards, which highlight inspiring success stories, are an integral part of the […]

March 4, 2012

‘Access to professions’ toolkit published by BIS

March 4, 2012

The Government’s Gateways to the Professions initiative was set up to tackle the range of issues and barriers faced by talented students from low income families seeking to enter the professions through higher education. The government’s social mobility toolkit is now available. Download the full report and toolkit.

February 29, 2012

Expansion university places failed to benefit poor

February 29, 2012

Expansion of university places over the last 20 years has failed to benefit the poor says the Institute Social & Economic Research. According to the figures, the proportion of children from relatively well-off backgrounds getting on to degree courses has increased twice as quickly as for pupils with working-class parents. Read the full story.

February 29, 2012

Submit views on young people’s disadvantage in labour market & Youth Contract

February 29, 2012

Submissions up to 3,000 words are invited from interested organisations and individuals, about the reasons for young people’s comparative disadvantage in the labour market, the design of the Youth Contract and how the Youth Contract will be coordinated between Government departments, local authorities and agencies, including DWP, DfE, BIS, National Apprenticeship Service, Young People’s Learning […]

February 28, 2012

Paid work placements should get tax credits

February 28, 2012

Firms offering paid work placement should get tax credits and internships are part of the new corporate world, says a new report. Every student should have the opportunity to do an internship as part of their degree, the government-commissioned report suggests. Sir Tim Wilson, the author of the review of university-business collaboration, believes that every […]

February 27, 2012

Help for poor UK pupils applying to US universities

February 27, 2012

The Sutton Trust is launching its first summer school for less affluent UK pupils applying for US universities. Read the full story.

February 24, 2012

Sandwich degrees may admit unlimited numbers in future

February 24, 2012

Universities that promote employment experience through four-year sandwich degrees should be free to admit an unlimited number of students to those courses, a government-commissioned review is expected to say. Read the full story.