Tag Archives: tuition fees

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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Lamont’s ‘bring in tuition fees’ speech – “Tory blue” or “asking pertinent questions”?

By Ed Jacobs | Published: December 18, 2012

Scottish Labour Johann Lamont leader said Scotland may need to look again at its policy of free university tuition.

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The consequences of the tuition fee rise: more empty University places

By Christopher Wilcock | Published: September 14, 2012

With a week until the deadline for students to submit their application for university, a third of Britain’s universities still have places to fill, supporting the prediction that a massive hike in tuition fees would deter students from going to University. In the Russell Group, made up of 24 of the country’s best universities, 7 [...]

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There needs to be fairer access to universities for the people of Scotland

By Guest | Published: July 31, 2012

It is the continuing duty of the Left in the UK to champion the value that we should place to education.

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Fall in applications undermines government claims fee rise will not deter students

By Guest | Published: July 11, 2012

The government has got it totally wrong on higher education funding – it’s time for Labour to propose an alternative.

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Higher education reforms theaten a slump in UK’s international competitiveness

By Sally Hunt | Published: February 9, 2012

According to the latest EU statistics, the UK ranks a lowly 18th place when it comes to people with at least an upper secondary education (equivalent to A-levels) The UK should be at the top of the table when it comes to education.

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University applications down nine per cent, more for mature students

By Sally Hunt | Published: January 30, 2012

Sally Hunt examines UCAS’s latest round of figures for university applications, and asks what they mean for the future of British higher education

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Five reasons Clegg can’t stand on his social mobility record

By Alex Hern | Published: January 12, 2012

Alex Hern runs through the government’s record on social mobility, and argues Nick Clegg’s minor success today doesn’t undo the damage he’s caused so far.

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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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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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