By Javier Espinoza. The numbers of students taking computing at A level are on the rise but it is mostly boys studying the subject. Read more...
15 août 2015
Computing on the rise as gender gap narrows
Just got your A-levels? Don't be fooled - student satisfaction ratings are nonsense
By Lukas Mikelionis. Those picking a university should beware 'student satisfaction' ratings, which can't be trusted. Look at the league tables instead. Read more...
Record number of students accepted to universities, figures show
By Javier Espinoza. This is the highest number of acceptances recorded on A-level results day. Read more...
Top university chief: Is Uni really worth the money?
By Keith Burnett. With higher education so mixed in quality and so expensive, young people should consider if they really need to go at all. Read more...
Student finance: how to apply for last minute funding
By Nichola Malton. If you're thinking of applying through Ucas Clearing for university this September, it’s time to turn your attention to funding, says Nichola Malton. Read more...
Top 100 universities for student satisfaction – the list
By James Connington, Josie Gurney-Read. The latest National Student Survey has revealed the UK higher education institutions with the highest student satisfaction, check out the top 100 here. Read more...
Rise in number of university students in paid work
By Samuel Lovett. Nearly six in ten are looking to earn extra cash for socialising, survey finds. Read more...
Will UK students look to free online higher education?
By James Connington. With grants to be scrapped and potential new tuition fee rises on the horizon, James Connington explores where free online higher education fits in. Read more...
'Grade obsession is damaging pupil self-esteem'
By Hilary French. We must rethink the university admissions process to prevent young people from feeling like failures for dropping a grade, says Hilary French. Read more...
Privately-educated graduates 'blag their way to high salaries', report says
By Javier Espinoza. Privately-educated graduates in top jobs blag their way to higher salaries because they are more assertive than their state school colleagues. Read more...
