This week Prof Coates, a notable academic in the field of English language and linguistics, stirred up debate when she suggested that the use of "Miss" to address teachers in the classroom is a bit of a shocker when one considers that male teachers are typically referred to as "Sir." She observed ...
Read more ›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 ...
Read more ›Essay writing is a key skill in higher and further education. Speaking from a student's point of view, it is not just about what you write but how you write and express yourself - a degree of skill in English is definitely needed.
I never really felt like I was prepared for the standard required ...
Read more ›Following on from yesterday's post through which we extended our congratulations to all those who received their exam results, today we would like to thank all our tutors who helped students with their revision. We are delighted at the number of positive comments received:
"Kevin has been a fanta...
Read more ›The Minister of State for Universities and Science Mr. David Willets, who was responsible for raising tuition fees to £9,000 per year, has surprisingly announced a substantial discount on tuition fees for those students who spend two or more terms at an overseas university.
The UK ranks 25th in t...
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