No place for ‘conditional unconditional offers’, says Education Secretary
Universities must stop making unconditional offers to students with strings attached, the Education Secretary has said.
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Improve access or face action, universities warned
England’s top universities have been warned they could face sanctions, including seeing their tuition fees cut, if they do not do more to improve access for disadvantaged youngsters.
Proportion of state-educated students at Cambridge at record level
A record proportion of students starting at Cambridge University this autumn went to state schools, figures show.
Record numbers find degree places through Clearing
Record numbers of students have found university places through Clearing, figures show.
1% fewer students accepted on university degree courses
Fewer students have been accepted on to UK degree courses this year, Ucas figures show.
Campaigners: Students more confident about reporting sexual violence at Scots universities
Arise in the number of reports of sexual violence at Scots universities has been welcomed by campaigners saying it shows victims are more confident about going to the authorities.
Graduates warned of dangers of posting degree selfies on social media
New graduates are being warned of the dangers of posting selfies with their degree certificates on social media.
Universities urge Government to fund overseas study in event of no-deal Brexit
UNIVERSITIES are urging the Government to continue funding study abroad in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
St Andrews ranked among UK’s top five universities
Students occupy Glasgow University’s Senate Room in solidarity with striking lecturers
STUDENT activists from Glasgow University have occupied the institution’s Senate Room in solidarity with striking lecturers.
Abertay University’s computer games degrees ranked best in Europe for fourth consecutive year
A SCOTTISH university's computer games degrees have been ranked best in Europe for a fourth year running.