Hooked into the wired university

Article Abstract:

The UK government hopes that its planned University for Industry (UfI) will be accessible to everybody, providing a wide range of information on job training and education. Individuals will be able to use it to improve their skills, while companies, especially the small and medium-sized, will be able to obtain assistance in improving their processes and training their staff. University of Sunderland has been running a UfI pilot, seeking to attract interest in courses including mathematics, English and engineering. It had received 2,126 registrations for courses by mid-Mar 1998.

Continuing education

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A lesson for all of us?

Article Abstract:

The UK government is keen to encourage adults to return to learning, firmly establishing the concept of lifelong learning. However, there is still considerable uncertainty about how this will be achieved, particularly in terms of funding. More details will be made available in the White Paper on lifelong learning which is due to be published in early Nov 1997, although some important issues will be handled in separate documents. The White Paper will address issues including individual learning accounts and the entitlement to these accounts.

Planning, Federal aid to adult education, Government aid to adult education

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Big brother and sister are coming

Article Abstract:

The UK government has launched a 1 million pounds sterling national pilot scheme to recruit university students to act as mentors to children aged between 12 and 18 who are underachieving academically. It is hoped that this approach will improve the academic performance of children in educationally disadvantaged areas, thus giving them the opportunity to attend university or college. The students gain valuable experience, while the pupils receive individual attention.

United Kingdom, Government domestic functions, Education Programs, High school students, Education policy, Employment, College students

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