Would you consider going to a private university? - The Guardian (blog)

The Guardian (blog)

Would you consider going to a private university? The Guardian (blog) ... NCH as a response to the government's cuts to funding for arts subjects, emphasising the fact that NCH will offer bursaries to 20% of its students. In the UK, we are accustomed to viewing higher education as a public service, not a private good.

Settlement ups UK universities' dependency on fees - Chemistry World

Chemistry World

Settlement ups UK universities' dependency on fees Chemistry World In 2012-13, universities and colleges in the UK will increasingly obtain their income from publicly funded tuition fee loans. The funding settlement for the Higher Education Funding Council for England (Hefce) announced last week reflects these new ... Higher education groups condemn cutsThis Is South Devon rise in applications to Scottish universitiesScotland Courier UK: Budget cuts for universitiesThe Australian Daily Mail -Telegraph.co.uk all 339 news articles »

Tough Decisons To Be Made On Council Tax - Chesterfield Post

Chesterfield Post

Tough Decisons To Be Made On Council Tax Chesterfield Post Cllr John Burrows, Leader at Chesterfield Borough Council (pictured below) explained: "This year's offer of funding to Councils that agree to freeze Council tax in 2012/13 is a one-off grant for one year only. "If we accept the Government's grant, ... and more »

Paper slammed for Jewish security article - Jerusalem Post

Paper slammed for Jewish security article Jerusalem Post By Darren Staples / Reuters LONDON – The Guardian has apologized for the timing of an article that questioned government funding for security for Jewish schools, but has denied that the story was misleading. The article on Friday attacked Education ... and more »

Special school bids to become a new academy - Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Special school bids to become a new academy Northampton Chronicle & Echo The move will result in the school, which has been judged “outstanding” by Ofsted, receiving funding directly from the Government instead of via the county council, including an additional £126000 to spend on services for pupils as well as managing its ... and more »