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Universities told to limit unexplained degree inflation

Universities have been told they must explain increases in 2.1 and first class degrees, and if they cannot do so they should look to limit the number of top degrees. New data from Universities UK (UUK) shows four in five universities are now looking ...

21 Jan 2022 at 12:25

Students accepted on UK degree courses down on 2021 but second highest on record

The number of students accepted on to UK degree courses has fallen this year, Ucas figures show. A total of 425,830 people have had places confirmed – down 2% on the same point last year, according to data published by the university admissions ...

18 Aug 2022 at 18:21

100,000 sign petition calling for emergency budget amid cost-of-living crisis

More than 100,000 people have signed a petition supporting a call by former prime minister Gordon Brown for an emergency budget to tackle the energy and cost-of-living crisis. Campaign group 38 Degrees said the numbers wanting to sign shows ...

17 Aug 2022 at 08:52

Sir Lenny Henry receives honorary degree from Oxford University

Sir Lenny Henry joined some distinguished company as he collected an honorary degree from Oxford University. The actor and comedian, 63, was among nine recipients to receive the honour at a ceremony held at Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford on ...

22 Jun 2022 at 20:22

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Three year degree course unveiled for bar management

Tipperary publicans have been urged to sign up to the first ever apprenticeship to train a new generation of bar managers, launched to tackle the crippling shortage of hospitality staff. The three-year degree course, backed by State ...

16 May 2022 at 19:33

Business

ATU launch new BSc Honours Degree in Clinical Measurement Physiology in Ireland

A significant shortage of Clinical Measurement Physiologists both in Ireland and abroad is to be addressed immediately as the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has has just announced a new BSc Honours Degree in Clinical ...

06 Oct 2022 at 11:33

Investigation after ‘sharp increase’ in top degrees at several universities

The education watchdog has launched an investigation into grade inflation after a “sharp increase” in the awarding of first and upper second-class degrees at several universities. The Office for Students (OfS) said the rates ...

02 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Number of first-class degrees falls for first time since records began

The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) has recorded a fall in the number of first-class degrees awarded for the first time. In 2021/22, 32% of undergraduate degrees were awarded a first-class honours classification, ...

19 Jan 2023 at 16:27

Nearly one-quarter of households often run out of money for essentials – survey

Almost one-quarter of households regularly run out of money for essentials and voters do not believe the Government is doing enough to help, according to a group of charities. Nationally, 37% of people end the month with ...

21 Feb 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

National poet and equalities campaigner tell of delight at university honour

Scotland’s national poet and a high-profile campaigner on disability and inequality have received honorary degrees. The pair were recognised for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields at a ceremony ...

24 Mar 2023 at 14:56

Stigma remains among students about apprenticeships versus degrees – survey

Stigma and dated views remain around apprenticeships as being second-rate to a university degree, a survey has suggested. Graduate careers service Prospects said views of apprenticeship content on its website have ...

16 Aug 2022 at 17:20

Queen of Sweden to receive honorary doctorate from university

The Queen of Sweden is to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Stirling. Former Mars chief executive Grant Reid, gender and equality campaigner Khadija Coll, and entrepreneur Robert Kilgour will ...

23 Jun 2023 at 11:26

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