By . Nowadays, the archetypal college student not only hits the books but also punches the time clock. Nearly three-quarters of all college students have jobs and recent student cohorts are not only more likely to work than in the past, but also work more hours. This shifting profile of students and the difficulty many students have affording college has led to amplified policy attention on working while in college. More...
By Beth Akers and Jonathan Rothwell. There are lots of good reasons to go to college, but the vast majority of prospective students in this country report[i] that they’ll go to college because they believe that it will improve their employment opportunities and financial wellbeing. And for the most part, they’re right. More...
By Helen Lock. As the School of Oriental and African Studies celebrates its 100th year, we look back at a century of life on its campus. From preserving knowledge of disappearing languages to developing radical economic theories, the school is famous for changing prevailing views of Africa, Asia and the Middle East. More...By Peter Wilby. The new Soas director and first female black head of a UK university has a lifetime of achievement and diplomacy to draw on. In these troubled times, she may need it. More...By Nigel Carrington. The move away from creative subjects in schools makes a mockery of the prime minister’s plans to get more disadvantaged pupils into higher education. More...By Richard Adams. The government’s anti-terrorism laws aimed at universities risk having a “chilling effect” on academic debate and a “deadening impact” on research, according to a former director of public prosecutions. More...By . Students or anyone else conducting research in dangerous places should be better protected by their university – and their government. More...By Greta Bellamacina. While public libraries may seem outdated to some in the age of Google search, they remain a vital place for poorer students to work in peace. More...By Anonymous academic. Convoluted excuses and drunken declarations of love can be amusing, but I’m genuinely concerned about young people’s communication skills. More...By Sally Hunt. New research shines a light on the insidious racism that blights higher education in the UK. More.../https%3A%2F%2Fprofilepics.canalblog.com%2Fprofilepics%2F1%2F0%2F1076071.jpg)
