Trendspotting: how the profile of higher education is changing
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The total number of students in higher education, in the UK, has increased from about 400,000 in 1965-66 to almost 1,800,000 in 1999. Around 50% of all first year undergraduates were aged 21 years or over in 1998-99. Around 41% of students, in 1980, were women compared to around 53% in 1998. Some 29.5% academic staff were only involved in research whilst 60% undertook research and teaching duties. It is predicted by the end of 1999 only 4.7% of 1998 graduates will be unemployed. Part-time study is gaining in popularity, with around a third of higher education students studying part-time in 1998-99.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1999
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Labour's chance to shine on world stage
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UK prime minister Tony Blair may use the Oct 1997 Commonwealth summit in Edinburgh to underline his Labour government's commitment both to the Commonwealth and to Labour's focus on educational issues. The summit's theme is trade, investment and development, but many of the issues discussed and the strategies agreed may have long-term implications for education. UK education bodies are also urging Blair to offer to host the meeting of Commonwealth education ministers in 2000.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1997
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