Everyone's a winner in a local Derby
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The role of education after school has changed in the UK. The elite used to go to universities, with tradesmen and workers studying in further education colleges. Increasing numbers of students in higher education are mature, and should be treated as adults. The division between higher education and further education should be eliminated, and a comprehensive system set up for education after school. The University of Derby is working on a scheme to promote this, using modular courses.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1996
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The shape of further education
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There are 452 further education colleges in the UK providing a range of different types of courses, such as general education, agriculture, art and design, and tertiary education. Over 2.8 billion pounds sterling was allocated to these colleges in recurrent funding for 1995 to 1996. Further education accounts for 37% of 16-year-olds to 18-year-olds, compared to 21% at school, and 7% in higher education. Higher education programs account for 5.5% of further education students.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1996
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On the right route at Spaghetti Junction
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East Birmingham College and the University of Central England are proposing a merger to set up a community university. This would follow the example set up by New York's City University and other US city community universities. Both institutions are keen on ensuring that there is wide access to education after school, and both are decentralized institutions. A rapid decision on the merger may not be possible due to general elections in the UK.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1996
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