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Prime minister urged to set up funding scheme
A turnround is under way — but British investors may be missing a trick
Ministers who decry ‘soft’ subjects fail to recognise their contribution to the UK economy
University addresses working with countries that ‘do not share the UK’s commitment to democracy’
Complaints that online classes are a poor substitute and cost-cutting exercise
Making vocational courses more attractive needs carrots, not just sticks
PM’s initiative will hinge on greater collaboration between universities and industry, say researchers
Prime minister is betting on improvements to vocational training that experts say is badly underfunded in England
Bill to UK taxpayer deemed too high amid effort to encourage more students into vocational training
St Andrews beating Oxford and Cambridge in a league table caused a commotion but signifies little
While Britain remains in second place globally, other nations are gaining ground quickly, analysis shows
Move follows vote by committee to back proposals to cut funding shortfall in main retirement scheme
Governments are wrong to charge so much to a generation which has got a raw deal
‘Silicon Fen’ profits from being a safe place to do risky things, but the UK needs to act to protect it
The A-level and GCSE grades of today’s students will cause problems for tomorrow’s. It is time to try something new
Education leaders call for more support as pressure on places rises weeks ahead of new term
Exams cancelled and replaced with teacher assessments for second year in a row
Relying on teachers’ assessments led to significant grade inflation
Teachers defend assessment process as ‘rigorous and fair’ despite concern about grade inflation
Results confirm grade inflation fears and add to pressure on university admissions
Collaboration between academia, government and the private sector is key, but current plans are too modest
High-ranking institutions may be unable to accept applicants who narrowly miss offers
Ministers increase pressure on young people to take up offer of vaccination
Education secretary Gavin Williamson says money has to support ‘key industries’ but cuts called ‘unconscionable’
Those at university have struggled in lockdown and their money problems are likely to persist beyond graduation day
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