Blog Posts tagged Education

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TAKE ACTION. INSPIRE CHANGE

by Sally

July 18th has been officially adopted by the United Nations as "Nelson Mandela International Day".

As we all know education is fundamental to the optimal development of a child. Education not only results in academical knowledge but incites awareness in people to take action and help change the wor...

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The Rise of For-Profit Higher Education

by Dexter Findley

As Britain's second for-profit institution is granted the title of University we discuss the implications for-profit higher-ed will have on the landscape of UK education and society.

In Britain we have an ingrained, congenital suspicion of the Profit Motive. Thus, predictably, when the private BPP ...

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Why we need stronger Sciences

by Dexter Findley

To put it bluntly, Britain needs a strong high tech sector, and needs it fast.

We're a nation with a dangerously nebulous economic foundation. Gone are the days of Big Industry in this country, of coal mines and steel foundries. Our GDP is now built on the sand of the City - so fickle and shifting ...

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We're hiring!

by Dexter Findley

First Tutors is looking for a web developer to join our team!

We're looking for an experienced LAMP developer to join our small, friendly team and help us create a diverse selection of new educational products. Our perfect candidate will be able to work as an integral part of a small team and com...

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First Tutors is a finalist in the EducationInvestor Awards!

by Dexter Findley

We're very excited to announce that First Tutors is a finalist for the 2013 EducationInvestor Awards! Specifically, we've been nominated for the Supplementary Education Provider award.

EducationInvestor aims to give recognition to companies and organisations that invest in that most long-term and...

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