Higher Education
It has been reported by The Sunday Times that the Government is considering plans to remove the 50% admissions cap on new faith schools in England. This would mean that they would no longer have to offer a proportion of their places to children who do not follow their religion but would instead be able… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has appointed Dr Caroline Fryar as professional services director to lead the team guiding, supporting, and defending healthcare professionals with ethical and medico-legal issues. Dr Fryar has worked at the MDU for seventeen years in various roles, most recently as director of medical services. She was previously a GP. Caroline… Read more »
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By Peter Wozniak Vince Cable has postponed a scheduled visit to Oxford University today, in the face of planned protests by students over cuts and tuition fees. The business secretary was due to attend a seminar where he would speak about his personal experience of government. A spokesman for Mr Cable stated: “Vince Cable has… Read more »
By Ian Dunt</> Nick Clegg has suggested tuition fees would be capped, contrary to the recommendations of the Browne review. Lord Browne’s report suggested the cap be lifted altogether, but speaking on the Andrew Marr programme today Mr Clegg said a cap could be put in place. The idea of capping annual fees at £7,000… Read more »
