Higher Education

Jo Johnson on A level results and university standards

Media Officer, 18 August 2016 - Exams and qualifications, Higher Education, Ministerial commentary, Universities

On A level results day, the Universities Minister writes in today’s Telegraph that we want universities to wipe out mediocre teaching and drive up student engagement.

Education in the media: 17 August 2016

Media Officer, 17 August 2016 - Exams and qualifications, Higher Education, Universities

Today’s news review looks at coverage of the National Union of Students survey about student earnings, Russell Group comments on the decoupling of AS and A levels and university offering incentives.

Education in the media: 15 August 2016

Media Officer, 15 August 2016 - Apprenticeships, Higher Education, Universities

Today’s news review looks at coverage of essay writing services, graduate earnings, apprenticeship standards and disadvantaged children reaching university.

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