This week, The Telegraph reported on new research conducted by The Student Room which suggests that regional rivalries between the north and south are still taken into consideration when applying for a university. The article suggests that 62% of students favoured universities in the south, believing them to be more safe with less crime, located in better climates, and more… Read more » about Old-fashioned north-south stereotypes in UK prevail amongst students
Daily BUzz
Government Launches New Service for Apprenticeship Training
The Government has launched its new service and invites feedback from users so that it may improve over time. The website, Finding apprenticeship training, is for employers who would like to take on apprentices to support the Government’s commitment to reach 3 million apprenticeships by 2020. The service allows employers to: ‘search for apprenticeship training by job role or… Read more » about Government Launches New Service for Apprenticeship Training
HEI VCs & Heads cite government policies as the “greatest constraint to their internationalisation strategies”
PA Consulting last week published their Higher Education Survey 2016 which asked UK vice-chancellors and other HE leaders for their views on the future outlook for higher education. New Rules Different Games presented the responses of just under 50 VCs and heads who raised their concerns about ‘the combined implications of Brexit and more stringent visa controls’…. Read more » about HEI VCs & Heads cite government policies as the “greatest constraint to their internationalisation strategies”
QAA opens consultation on Providing Students with Information
The QAA has launched an online survey to explore options about the future provision of information to prospective undergraduate students. The consultation opened on Wednesday and is set to end on Wednesday the 7th December 2016. The website states that the QAA is ‘inviting feedback and views’ on a guidance developed on behalf of UK funding bodies,… Read more » about QAA opens consultation on Providing Students with Information
Home Secretary Rudd may avoid another immigration row
Home Secretary Amber Rudd’s suggestion in October that universities’ international student recruitment capacity will be linked to ‘our best universities’ with those on ‘lower quality courses’ will be punished with ‘tougher rules’ did not go down well at all. It also, quite rightly, did not help critics already suspicious of the use and impact of… Read more » about Home Secretary Rudd may avoid another immigration row
Autumn Statement promotes collaborations between business and the UK’s science base through Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund
The Chancellor Phillip Hammond has today presented his Autumn Statement to Parliament, in what has now become a by-gone tradition as he also announced his intention to instead have a Budget in the Autumn with the Statement coming out in the Spring. All documents including, and relating to, the Statement can of course be found on… Read more » about Autumn Statement promotes collaborations between business and the UK’s science base through Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund
Danish Think Tank explores how to retain excellence through international recruitment
The independent non-profit think tank DEA published a report titled International recruitment – balancing continuity and dynamism in the faculty, which – while exploring the Danish higher education landscape – reveals some useful findings that are equally relevant to universities worldwide. The report suggests that ‘there is a need for universities to be more ambitious about hiring internationally… Read more » about Danish Think Tank explores how to retain excellence through international recruitment
Attracting and retaining talent is critical for the success of UK cities
The Centre of Cities has just released an insightful new report on the mobility of university graduates within the UK. The Great British Brain Drain: Where graduates move and why follows the career trajectories of graduates from universities across the UK and explores the challenges and opportunities for attracting and retaining talent. The report notes… Read more » about Attracting and retaining talent is critical for the success of UK cities
“Language learning must become a national priority”, British Council insists
New research from the British Council has found that language skills are ‘more vital than ever’ for the UK. In research which surveyed over 2,000 UK adults, findings indicated that 63% believed the ability to speak a foreign language was essential for international relations, with 61% seeing it as important for trade and investment. The… Read more » about “Language learning must become a national priority”, British Council insists
“Current system of vocational education does not provide the right balance”, IPPR reports
Earlier this month, the IPPR published a report on jobs and skills titled Earning and Learning: Making the apprenticeship system work for 16-18 year olds. The influential think tank reports that ‘Young people who leave full-time education with a level two qualification have an employment rate of 70 per cent – which is almost 20 percentage points lower… Read more » about “Current system of vocational education does not provide the right balance”, IPPR reports