Oxbridge: a game for rich kids?

Article Abstract:

Oxford University has made attempts over recent years to shed its elitist image, trying to attract students from poor backgrounds. However, the proportion of students from state schools has actually fallen, and some observers fear that the university will in fact become more elitist. Some colleges have encountered financial difficulties, and are therefore placing more pressure on students, for example by increasing rents. These problems may well lead to the establishment of a more centralised administration system for the university, which would considerably reduce costs.

University of Oxford

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Church schools want ballots, too

Article Abstract:

The UK's church schools, most of which are run by the Church of England, are in a strong position, enjoying more independence than county schools because they have control over their own admissions. The UK government has stated that becoming grant-maintained will give them even more independence. However, this is a misguided view of the situation of church schools, which are not seeking freedom from outside control. There is particular concern that church schools are being allowed to become grant-maintained without holding a parental ballot.

Column, Church schools, Parochial schools

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Appliance to science but women still miss out on first degree

Article Abstract:

Women studying at UK universities and colleges generally achieve fewer first class degrees than men. New research undertaken at Oxford University indicates that this is particularly the case for arts subjects. In contrast, women studying economics, management and engineering gain more first class degrees than their male colleagues, while in biochemistry the number of first class degrees is equally divided between men and women. Overall, 9% of male students achieve a first class degree, compared with only 6.9% of female students.

Standards, Degrees, Academic, Academic degrees

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