Swapping the ghetto for the gown

Article Abstract:

Some colleges run access courses for mature students to enable them to go on to enrol on higher education courses. But other prospective students find it hard to arrange the grants they require before going on to university. A project where a group of young mothers were given the chance to study found the young women were keen to continue their education. Only 8% of mature students on part-time degree courses at British universities are from poorer areas. The Open University caters for 125,000 part-time students, with 36% of students not having studied since they were 16 years.

Social aspects, Schools, College admissions, Adult students, Students, Part-time, Part time students

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Your day of judgement

Article Abstract:

The performance of UK universities is due to be evaluated in 1999 using six indicators comprising research output, teaching and learning efficiency, learning outcomes, student progression, student employment and widening participation of the under-represented. Data will focus on sub-degree students and undergraduates. Universities will receive an evaluation of their performance by March/April 1999 and sector-wide statistics will also be collated by the appropriate authorities. The data is aimed at parties such as funding councils rather than prospective students.

Planning, Evaluation, Universities and colleges, Performance standards, Job performance standards

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Students shun pricey London

Article Abstract:

New figures for enrolments on full-time degree courses at universities in London, England, reveal that enrolments have fallen by about 3% as students have turned their back on the capital's universities in favour of cheaper alternatives in other parts of the country. The figures, based on data from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, also reveals that since 1998, enrolments have risen by 14% nationally, but only by 4.9% in London.

United Kingdom, Labor Distribution by Employer, Analysis, Statistics, London, England, College attendance, College enrollment, Educational aspects

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