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Cultural revolution on South Coast as Bournemouth sheds its former identity as a polytechnic
Thursday, 10 September 2009
When Paul Curran took over the helm at Bournemouth University four years ago he was struck by its fantastic location, on a World Heritage coastline close to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. He felt it should mirror such beauty with high-quality academic offerings.
Leading Article: We should invest more in our young people
Thursday, 10 September 2009
The latest figures from the OECD on the percentage of students graduating from university in the United Kingdom make uncomfortable reading for government ministers. We may have more students coming through the system but our numbers are lower than many of our competitors (for example, Finland, New Zealand and Ireland) because they have invested more heavily than us recently. The UK is now dead on the OECD average, down from 3rd to 11th place since 2000.
American owner of McDonald's of higher education gets foothold in UK market
Thursday, 3 September 2009
This summer a huge, private higher-education company in the US established a foothold in the British market.
Student finance: Budgeting clinic
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Gwenda Thomas disciplines this year's unruly student spenders
Student finance: Why the money matters
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
The expense of studying need not scupperyour finances. Lucy Tobin offers some advice on staying afloat
Student finance: Cut to the chase: Get value from your overdraft
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Find real value in your overdraft, says Amy McLellan
Student finance: Is the price right?
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Accommodation is a big part of any student's budget – and some university towns are cheaper than others. Kevin Rawlinson reports
Student finance: Cybermarket sweep: Some online student gems
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Lucy Tobin picks some online gems every student should add to their favourites list
Student finance: 'Just smile and enjoy it'
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Advice from fellow students can help to relieve the anxiety of your first week at university, says Charlotte Bailey
Student finance: A ticket to learn: How to find a bursary
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Funding is in place to make your dreams of studying at university a reality, says James Morrison
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