Tag Archives: students

Cost of higher tuition fees system ‘six times higher’ than savings

By James Bloodworth | Published: February 18, 2013

The system of higher tuition fees introduced by the government with the aim of saving money is likely to cost more in the longer term, a new report has warned.

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Nightmare for SNP as NUS slams budget

By Ed Jacobs | Published: February 7, 2013

The Scottish government’s budget risks damaging students and colleges, the NUS has argued.

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Boris is right on Indian student visas – but can he persuade the Tory immigration sceptics?

By Shamik Das | Published: November 26, 2012

Boris Johnson says Indian students should have their visa applications to study in the UK processed far quicker – but can he persuade his Tory colleagues?

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The next sub-prime crisis may be an educational lesson just a little too late

By Guest | Published: April 12, 2012

In the US, commentators are now warning of the next group of loans that seem reckless and ready to collapse that could lead to the “the next financial crisis”.

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Ignore Wonga’s spin; they’re still targeting students

By Alex Hern | Published: January 13, 2012

Alex Hern covers the continuing deceit of Wonga over their targeting of students for their payday loans

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Wonga target students with friendly advice: Take our 4000% loan

By Alex Hern | Published: January 11, 2012

Alex Hern reveals the outrageous attempt by Wonga to encourage students to take out payday loans.

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Will 2012 see the first university bankruptcy?

By Alex Hern | Published: January 8, 2012

Alex Hern looks ahead to 2012 and what the year holds for students in Britain.

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New student visa system turning prospective entrepreneurs away from the UK

By Will Straw | Published: November 18, 2011

The UK’s student visa system is turning prospective entrepreneurs away from the UK, according to a leading Indian newspaper, reports Will Straw from India.

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A small mercy for the marching students of tomorrow

By Guest | Published: November 9, 2011

As thousands of students march on London, Laura McInerney reports on the positives and negatives of the UCAS consultation document, which provides a glimmer of hope.

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Local Elections 2011: View from a student ward

By Ed Jacobs | Published: April 26, 2011

When the Lib Dem MP Adrian Sanders wrote that his party had ‘lost a generation of young voters’, he may have had his party’s screeching u-turn on tuition fees in mind. So whether student disaffection with Nick Clegg’s party is likely to have an electoral impact is one of the key questions of the 5th May elections.

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