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Tuition fees at up to 28 universities could be lowered

Oct
31

As many as 28 universities in England are considering lowering the fees they have said they will charge from next year.  The news comes as hundreds of thousands of teenagers are preparing to apply for university.

Universities set their fee and bursary levels in April but in July the government announced further changes.

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Chance for students to take part in EESC event in Brussels

Oct
31

After the success of the first two years of the youth plenary session , the The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is again running the "Your Europe, Your Say" event aimed at young people aged 16-17 for the third time. It will take place in Brussels from 26-28 April 2012.

Apart from it being a wonderful opportunity for young people, involvement in the project could be a big PR opportunity for the school.

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Publishing subjects favoured by admissions tutors

Oct
11

It is being reported in the Guardian that universities will be ordered to publish information as to which A-level subjects are most likely to gain places on degree courses. It is part of the government's push for more transparency within the admissions process.

It follows concerns that candidates from state comprehensives are barred from elite institutions because some schools take "easier" options, while pupils at grammar and independent schools receive better advice about which A-levels will get them to their first choice university.

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Too Few Women Studying Maths and Science, says employer

Oct
05

Rolls Royce say that they are having problems recruiting female staff, and are blaming the lack of women studying science, technology, engineering and maths as the reason.

The report is by Lord Davies, the former chairman of Standard Chartered. He also suggests that FTSE 100 companies should aim for their boards to be 25% female by 2015.

Rolls-Royce say that it would seek to increase its boardroom diversity by 2015.

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Amend AAB proposal to keep STEM strong

Oct
03

 

Amend AAB proposal to keep STEM strong, 1994 Group tells ministers

The grade threshold at which student places are removed from the recruitment cap and thrown open to full competition should be lowered from AAB to ABB at A level, a mission group has argued.

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University leaders' social mobility warning

Sep
30

There are warnings from universities that they might have fewer places to offer.

The coalition government's drive for a market in higher education could damage social mobility, universities say.  Universities UK, representing university leaders, has voiced concerns about "unintended consequences".

In particular there are concerns that plans to expand places at institutions charging the lowest fees, and for students with AAB A-level grades, could limit choices for other students.

The government insists its plan means a "stronger focus" on social mobility.

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