Whither Scotland?

Article Abstract:

Scottish universities will be more influenced by international markets than by the new Scottish Parliament. The vote to permit the creation of a Scottish Parliament, following the referendum in Sept 1997, is likely to have some effect on higher education in Scotland. The higher education systems in Scotland and England are likely to differ, not only as they are in different countries but because each country has its own requirements. The Scottish Parliament's ability to raise taxes may result in differing funding levels and education policies arising in England and Scotland.

Column, Education and state, Education policy, Scotland, Schools

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Take your partners, please

Article Abstract:

UK further education (FE) colleges involved in higher education have become involved in partnerships through providing access courses, diploma courses, and degree programs. Students at FE colleges studying for higher education tend to differ from traditional higher education students is being older, more likely to come from the locality, and have life experience rather than conventional academic qualifications. Colleges make an effort to provide support for these students in ways not often possible in higher education.

United Kingdom, Universities and colleges

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Measurer of angels and demons

Article Abstract:

Anthony Giddens was a well-known social theorist before he took up his professorship at Cambridge University in 1985. His work is recognised as being innovative and often critical of mainstream sociology theories. Anthony Giddens spent some time on the west coast of America in the 1960's which also influenced his thought.

Giddens, Anthony

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