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Education Secretary calls for review of university admissions practices, which have seen students ‘backed into a corner’ to accept places
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Education Secretary launches the EdTech Strategy and sets out his vision to transform the role of technology in education
The Universities Minister Chris Skidmore launched two apps which empower students to make better choices about where and what to study at university.
The Universities Minister has welcomed figures out today which show that median earnings for recent graduates increased in 2016/17.
The Universities Minister addresses the UUKi higher education forum
The Universities Minister delivered a speech at Wonkhe's 'Secret Life of Students' event in London, giving his thoughts on the student experience
Education Secretary Damian Hinds is calling for universities to end grade inflation, by curbing unexplained increases in firsts and 2:1s awarded.
Government has published a new International Education Strategy outlining plans to increase student numbers and income generated from international education
Education Secretary addresses the Association of School and College Leaders’ annual conference in Birmingham
Education Secretary announces expert group to work with government to look for new ways to support teachers
Witton Park Academy have reduced the number of information systems they use to maximise efficiency and encourage collaboration.
Damian Hinds is calling on universities to tackle high rates of students dropping out as new figures are published today.
Chris Skidmore spoke at Nottingham Trent University outlining his priority to drive improvements in access and participation in higher education.
Girls are substantially less likely than boys to consider taking Science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects at A Level
The Government has launched measures to drive change in tackling inequalities between ethnic groups in higher education.
Chris Skidmore spoke at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, outlining his priorities for the role and his view for the future of the higher education sector.
The application criteria for a new wave of free schools has been announced today, targeting areas with a need for good school places
Damian Hinds hosts round-table with representatives from all major faiths to discuss benefits of academy status.
Education Secretary, Damian Hinds, spoke at the opening of the Bett Show, discussing how advances in technology can be harnessed effectively in education
Education Secretary welcomes innovative approaches being trialled to reduce the number of care leavers ‘Not in Education, Employment or Training’
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