Majority aim to be different
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An analysis of the results of a survey of 10,000 16 to 18-year-olds in England and Wales which aimed to gain an insight into their views on higher education, tuition fees, student debt, and on their own academic interests, abilities and ambitions. Of those surveyed, 48% agreed that it is too expensive to go to university, 44% worried about being in debt and 43% said they were very aware of the plans for top-up fees.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2005
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Treasury forks out to forge China link
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Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced a new UKPd4 million fund to foster links between UK and Chinese universities and changes to the immigration rules for overseas students as part of efforts to "boost higher education exports". The changes to the immigration rules are expected to benefit as many as 50,000 students.
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Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2005
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