Fake universities thrive on the web
Web-based bogus UK universities appear to be thriving despite the efforts of the authorities to shut them down. This is a 2004 report by BBC, I see it is still prevalent – AnalyzerClick here for more
Bogus students facing global crackdown
“Unscrupulous” recruitment agents who bring bogus overseas students into the UK are being targeted in an international initiative. The British Council has for the first time brought together countries including the UK, the US and Australia to try to keep out such students. The council says there are “widespread concerns” about dishonest agents. Universities say […]
Plan to shut leading philosophy course condemned by academics
Professors claimed that a decision to phase out teaching of the subject at Middlesex University would seriously undermine future research into the humanities. The move has already led to a 12,000-strong petition and a “sit in” protest by students at the university’s north London campus. The decision comes amid widespread cuts announced at higher education […]
Universities claim millions for dropouts
UNIVERSITIES have wrongfully claimed tens of millions of pounds from the taxpayer for students who have dropped out of their courses, according to documents the government tried to keep secret. In the papers, officials accuse universities of “artfully misconstruing” data in a “co-ordinated approach” to ensure they could claim as much as possible from the […]
Choosing a College
When checking on a college to undertake your studies you should check that they are genuine and fully accredited. It is important to check that they are not offering bogus qualifications. Some tips to help check these colleges out are shown below. These are some of the warning signs which may indicate a diploma mill: […]
Conservative policy on Immigration – what can we expect from the election favourites?
To day the Elections I find the post below by Charles Kelly for “Immigration Matters” would be very beneficial for the readers/observers and interested parties in immigration policy -Analyzer*************************************************************************So what can we expect from David Cameron on immigration? The Conservatives has pledged to ‘reduce net immigration to the levels of the 1990s’ primarily through imposing […]
Protests have taken place outside colleges across the North East of England in support of lecturers striking in London over education cuts.
The University and College Union (UCU) said it opposed “massive” cuts which would lead to job losses. Union members at 11 London colleges are taking part in the action. Staff at Redcar and Cleveland College, Middlesbrough College, South Tyneside College and Bishop Auckland College held lunchtime protests. There are fears hundreds of jobs could be […]
India Seeks Law Change to Allow Entry of Foreign Universities
May 3 (Bloomberg) — India’s government took a step toward opening its doors to leading foreign universities with a bill that will allow them to open campuses and award degrees, part of an overhaul of the South Asian nation’s higher education. The Foreign Educational Institutions (Regulation of Entry and Operations) Bill aims to regulate the […]
Tories pledge “biggest” back-to-work push in UK history
Tory leader David Cameron said small firms would get £2,000 cash bonuses to take on apprentices while there would be extra college places for under-25s. Speaking in Cornwall, he said he would cut business taxes, help firms to recruit staff and make “work pay”. Labour say the Tories will scrap existing help for the youth […]