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Friday 5th October 2012

Wealth inequality - are we 'one nation', all in it together?

Wealth inequality - are we 'one nation', all in it together?
Description
In his speech to the Labour party conference this week, Ed Miliband invoked the spirit of the former Conservative leader, Benjamin Disraeli, when he set out his vision for Britain to be 'one nation: a country where prosperity is shared'. So where are the 'one-nation Tories' and where do Conservatives more generally stand on this issue?
Date:
Friday 5th October 2012
Categories:
Social Sciences
Friday 28th September 2012

Examining exams: GCSEs, the E.Bacc and the question of Equity

Examining exams: GCSEs, the E.Bacc and the question of Equity
Description
Michael Gove's recent statement on the status of GCSEs and the introduction of a new qualification – the English Baccalaureate Certificate (EBC) – have been greeted as another momentous change, but what do the reforms really mean and who is likely to win (and lose) as a result?
Date:
Friday 28th September 2012
Categories:
Corporate Services, Social Sciences
Friday 21st September 2012

What would you do for £2billion a year?

Description
Where can Higher Education (HE) find an injection of £14billion over the next decade?
Date:
Friday 21st September 2012
Categories:
Alumni
Friday 7th September 2012

The challenge to support a legacy for STEM subjects

The challenge to support a legacy for STEM subjects
Description
Michael Grove looks at the next steps for the National HE STEM programme following a major conference held at the University of Birmingham.
Date:
Friday 7th September 2012
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