Blunkett's funding muddle

Article Abstract:

The UK government's plans to introduce tuition fees for university students will hit the poorest students hardest, leaving them with large debts. The government's new funding proposals for higher education are meant to get more students from poorer backgrounds into university. However, because the proposals also include the abolition of the maintenance grant, poorer students will be left with the largest debts - around 10,000 pounds sterling. Poorer students will be supported entirely by loans, while better off students will have both loans and parental contributions.

Column, College costs, Higher education costs, Student loans

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A conflic no one wins

Article Abstract:

The dispute involving further education (FE) lecturers in the United Kingdom over pay and conditions, should be resolved as soon as possible. The position of both sides is understandable; the colleges are seeking to invest in buildings and equipment, while the government is offering funds, and the lecturers fear that further expansion will increase their already heavy work load. A prolonged dispute, however, will benefit no one, and an agreement will benefit the students.

Editorial, Reports, Teachers' unions

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Privatise at a price

Article Abstract:

The British government, in its push to improve public services through funding from the private sector, should take heed of the lessons learned by higher education. Higher education colleges have relied on private financing for many years, with obvious financial benefits but many hidden costs.

Economic aspects, Private sector, Public sector

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