Market forces keep them away

Article Abstract:

The number of applications to UK university and colleges fell to 88,628 in February 1999 compared with 111,624 in February 1998, although some institutions recorded an increase in applicants. Overseas applications accounted for 5.2% of the total as of February 1999, compared with 6.3% in February 1998. The number of applications for Higher National Diplomas fell 10.1%, possibly because of the 1,000 pounds sterling tuition fee. Applications for Scottish institutions fell 1.8% overall.

Statistics, College applications

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The 5bn pounds sterling super agency

Article Abstract:

The UK government plans to make significant changes to the system for post-16 education and training. The Training and Enterprise Councils will be effectively abolished, with their 1 billion pounds sterling annual budget being removed. The Further Education Funding Council will shut down, while Ofsted will be responsible for all 16-19 education and training. The new national Learning and Skills Council will have a budget of around 5 billion pounds sterling a year.

United Kingdom, Management, Education, Social policy, Young adults, Occupational training

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University mergers loom

Article Abstract:

Issues regarding the tendency for universities to merge are discussed, with focus on university officials' opinions on the benefits and detriments of inter-university mergers. Benefits, such as sharing academic resources, and detriments, such as less choice for students, are presented.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Forecasts and trends, Universities and colleges, Education, Higher, Higher education

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