When Sophie Cousens was six years old, she visited Sea World in Florida and wanted to study marine biology as a result. Years later, when she was applying to university, Cousens knew she wanted to attend Plymouth University; however, her …
Sacking By Numbers
New regulations for staff dismissal procedures, called sacking by numbers, came into effect on October 1. While well-intentioned, these regulations lack the excitement of the old disciplinary proceedings in universities. The term "moral turpitude" was once used to define a …
Every English School To Become An Academy, Ministers To Announce
The upcoming budget is set to unveil the legislation that will convert all schools within England to independent academies which will no longer be controlled by local authorities. The procedures can be implemented as early as Thursday and will begin …
Invasion Of The Entryists
One of the most peculiar aspects of modern politics is the prevalence of former leftists who have shifted to the right. Dubbed "neo-cons," this group has considerable influence over the White House, the Pentagon, the British government, and the Labour …
Send In The Clown Insurers
Clown insurance is a product offered to professional clowns to protect against unforeseeable events, as even clowns are subject to accidents and negative outcomes. This unique type of insurance is the result of the process of risk assessment, which has …
Essay Writing Services Must Be Banned To Stop Cheating, Say Academics
A recent study conducted by Prof Philip Newton at Swansea University’s medical school has highlighted that the use of "contract cheating" is experiencing a sharp rise throughout the world. The study calculated that as many as one in seven current …
Why Do Dyslexic Students Do Worse At University?
The proportion of dyslexic university students in the UK has experienced a noticeable rise in recent times, reaching approximately 5%. However, there still exists a significant gap in academic achievement for dyslexic students, with around 40% attaining a 2:1 or …
Language Graduates: What Jobs Are They Doing Now?
Oliver Stevenson is a participant in Barclays’ Future Leaders Development Programme. He completed his degree in modern languages and culture, specializing in French and Spanish, at Durham University. Although his course covered diverse topics such as Mexican mural painting, Catalan …
School-to-prison Pipeline’ Faces New Scrutiny With Data On Race And Discipline
Shortly before a white police officer became embroiled in an incident where he physically threw a black student across a classroom in South Carolina, a newsletter aimed at black parents within the district was released. This newsletter, issued by the …
School Buildings Can Affect Learning
According to a recent study, the quality of school buildings can either positively or negatively impact learning and teaching. The research found that well-designed buildings and aesthetically pleasing environments can lead to better attendance, concentration, as well as motivation and …