National News
Read the latest national educational news headlines from the BBC, the Guardian, the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), and Times Higher Education (THE).
BBC
- UK slipping down graduate league
The UK is slipping behind international rivals in university places, according to figures from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. - Students 'put off by £7,000 fees'
A report suggests two-thirds of UK students would be put off university by fees of £7,000 a year. - First 16 'free schools' revealed
The first 16 'free schools' to be set up are named by Education Secretary Michael Gove. - Former head jailed for sex abuse
A former boarding school head teacher is jailed for 21 years for sexually abusing and beating pupils. - Student migration 'unsustainable'
The number of foreign students let into the UK is "unsustainable", minister Damian Green says in his first major speech on immigration.
Guardian
- Michael Gove's free schools to teach etiquette and fine dining
Just 16 schools have won approval from the education secretary as part of a radical experiment in English educationSchools offering training in etiquette and fine dining in Bradford, compulsory Latin … - UK graduation rates 'below average' – OECD
UK plummets from third to 15th place in OECD university listing, behind Slovakia and Czech RepublicThe UK's position in the graduate league table rankings has fallen sharply in less than a decade … - Bacc gains ground in state schools
State schools, even in difficult areas, are starting to adopt the international baccalaureate in place of A-levelsAt CTC Kingshurst academy in Birmingham, girls in leggings and with black varnished na … - Mick Waters, curriculum guru, takes stock
Mick Waters has probably changed secondary schools more profoundly than anyone in the past 20 years. Why is he cautiously pessimistic about the future?Some people are not allowed out in newspapers wit … - Little Rock Nine on the frontline
With the death of Jefferson Thomas, one of nine teenagers to first test racial segregation in US schools, we look back at their battle for integration in 1957
HEFCE News
- Student survey shows high levels of satisfaction among undergraduates
Eighty two per cent of students say they are satisfied with their course according to this year's National Student Survey. - Call to involve disabled people in policy making
HEFCE invites disabled people to become involved in HEFCE's policy making process over the next 12 months. - Keeping pace with enthusiasm for sustainable development
Eleven HEFCE-funded projects are leading sustainable development in higher education. - Improving public information about higher education
Two studies show how improved public information on higher education can help potential students make more informed choices. - Research Excellence Framework – panel recruitment and nominations
The funding bodies have published details of the new units of assessment for the REF and are recruiting to its expert panels.
Times Higher Education
- Global rankings system methodology reflects universities’ core missions
Survey methods and analysis refined to give clarity on performance, writes Phil Baty - UK is slipping behind its OECD rivals
The UK is falling farther behind its competitors on higher education spending and graduation rates. - ‘HR excellence’ is boost for universities and researchers
Nine UK universities have been recognised by the European Commission for their efforts to improve working conditions and career-development opportunities for research staff. - PhD: the gateway to employment
The time and effort spent gaining a PhD is repaid handsomely in excellent career prospects, according to research presented at the Vitae researcher development conference today. - Recession hits US private fundraising, but others do better
As alumni donations to US universities plummet, Canada and Asia forge ahead. Hannah Fearn writes
