Archive | April, 2008

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Government try to bridge gap between education and industry

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Melanie Hughes

University places will be awarded to people in work rather than students in an effort to bridge the gap between higher education and industry. Continue Reading

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New students could face dress code contract

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Sarah McDermott

New students could soon face conduct contracts, restricting their dress and behaviour. Continue Reading

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NUS announce research project

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Sarah Burnham

The NUS has announced a major new three-year research project about student life and learning. Continue Reading

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Academic calendar changes to reduce dropouts

Posted on 28 April 2008 by admin

UCLan’s undergraduate academic calendar is changing as of September in a new move to improve teaching and cut dropout rates. Continue Reading

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Initiatives launched to reduce student stress

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Sarah McDermott

With mental health problems among students rising, UCLan is launching a series of initiatives to reduce student stress. Continue Reading

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Ones to Watch bursary to be reduced for new students

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Dejla Kadhim

The amount of money UCLan students receive from the Ones to Watch bursary will be reduced for new students. Continue Reading

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Fears grow for missing ex-UCLan student

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Kayley Pearce

Fears are growing for a Chinese former UCLan student, who has been missing since finishing his studies in Preston last year. Continue Reading

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Students launch three day arts festival

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Heather Barnes

Students at UCLan launched a three day arts festival in the Media Factory. Continue Reading

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Manchester uni students clash with police

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Colette Gallacher

Two hundred students in Manchester disrupted rush hour traffic and clashed with police – all in the name of education. Continue Reading

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University offers degree in bed-selling

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Kayley Pearce

A university in High Wycombe is offering degrees in bed-selling in partnership with a bed retailer. Continue Reading

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