'Brain drain' fears as figures suggest Wales' brightest choosing to study at English universities

By Gareth Evans. Expert warns Wales' best students are crossing the border to go to university and are 'likely never to return to Wales'. The cream of Welsh students are choosing to study at universities in England, we can reveal.
Figures obtained by WalesOnline provide clear evidence that Wales’ best young brains are being lost to higher education institutions across the border. They also highlight the apparent gulf in stature that exists between Welsh universities and their English counterparts. Read more...