When I grow up, I want to be ...

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School careers advisers believe that it is important to encourage children to explore their own ideas about possible career paths. This can be done through self-awareness exercises and through drawing up a personal learning plan. Some schools make use of the experience of former pupils, and many establish links with local companies which can offer work experience schemes. In some cases, it can be helpful if children are introduced gradually to the terms which are used in the world of work.

Analysis, Vocational guidance

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An unbeatable offer: a five-star professor

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Research funds are granted to universities according to a quality ratings system. This makes lower status universities try to improve performance in some departments instead of generally. Researchers are pressurised to go to conferences and publish in quantity. The Higher Education Funding Council allocates varied research funds which are used for equipment, time and people. Universities capitalise on their strengths in an attempt to upgrade their next research ratings.

Research, Usage, Finance, Education, Higher, Higher education, Research grants, Research funding, Higher Education Funding Council for England

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Creative appeal of engineering lacks takers

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There are many vacancies on science and engineering degree courses because students do not appreciate their usefulness. Graduate engineers can be employed in management in engineering or any business or administrative field. Conversion courses known as Steps or Hitech courses are available for arts A-level students, lasting weeks or a whole year. About one in ten give up. Some universities offer a wide range of degrees after the foundation year.

Engineering, Science and technology policy, Study and teaching, Science, Degrees, Academic, Academic degrees, Job qualifications

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