Diploma in disguise

Article Abstract:

United Kingdom government's plans to introduce foundation degrees which last for two years have been criticised by some observers as being aimed at children from less wealthy families. There are also concerns the new degrees will not be offered by all universities and therefore be less acceptable. Other observers point out the degrees include time spent in the workplace yet many firms already feel overwhelmed at the number of students they take for work experience. The two-year foundation degrees are expected to be vocational.

Planning, Column, Universities and colleges, Higher education, Graduate study, Higher education and state, Degrees, Academic, Academic degrees

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White paper raises a cheer

Article Abstract:

The UK government's "Excellence and Opportunity" white paper is well-thought out and aims to identify key problems and provide solutions. Some 1 billion pounds sterling is allocated for university science infrastructure.

Finance, Education and state, Science and state, Science policy, Technology and state, Technology policy

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E-dream will only come true through teamwork

Article Abstract:

The disorganized state of electronic and distance learning in UK universities in 2000 is discussed and contrasted with the policy of the European Association of Distance Teaching Universities.

Distance education

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