A foreign country with hostile border controls
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Many young people in Britain have been affected by the disintegration of their families and face accommodation problems. The UK Foyer movement aims to provide these people with employment and education as well as a home. Some homeless people have enough academic qualifications to go to university but they lack help from their parents and have to pay rent all year round without being able to claim housing benefit if they are studying. Some universities aim to help these people, while others are less helpful.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1999
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Article Abstract:
Issues concerning problems related to the lowering of academic requirements for entering the university and to widening the demographic base of students are discussed. Particular attention is given to the need of implementing suitable teaching and learning techniques to ensure successful graduation.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2001
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Hope for the homeless
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Issues concerning the possibilities for young homeless people to enter higher education are discussed. It is emphasized that IT centers in foyer accommodations encourage homeless young people to study and work. Examples of young homeless people achieving higher education degrees are given.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2001
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