As examination board AQA unveils plans to introduce a new ‘super’ A* with distinction, we question the valididty and wisdom of introducing such levels of elitism to the academic system. Will they pick out the best and brightest students, or just those who are good at following the rules, and will they discriminate against state school pupils?
As media commentators battle it out over government plans to introduce age ratings for music videos, we explore the impact the music industry can have on children and their education.
A surprising new study has been published, ranking the top universities worldwide for the arts and humanities. Whilst Oxford and Cambridge Universities perform competitively, the data is more surprising for other UK universities…
Amidst the chaotic unravelling of the government’s plans for higher education in England, an impressive group of famous academics has decided to open their own ‘Super University’ of the humanities to rival Oxford and Cambridge and provide the best possible education…to the privileged few who can afford it…
In a historic move, academics from Oxford and Cambridge Universities seem likely to join forces to oppose the government’s new higher education policy with a ‘vote of no confidence’ in Universities Minister David Willetts. We look at the way the new tuition fees policy has gradually unravelled.
Michelle Obama gave an inspirational speech to students from a London school during her recent trip to the UK. We look at why it is more important than ever for young people to be encouraged to reach for their academic goals, and question why there are not more UK role models for our students.
As the government announces that colleges will provide full degrees at cheaper prices, we consider the implications for students making pivotal decisions about further education. Is it best to opt for a £9000 university degree, a cheaper college course, or simply to avoid higher education altogether?
The government has caused an enormous public outcry by announcing they are considering plans to allow extra “off-quota” places to be created in addition to publicly funded university places. Protesters have disputed the plans, claiming they will allow rich students to ‘buy their way in’ to the UK’s top universities, making a mockery of fair and equal access to higher education.
