The government is facing mounting pressure to include black history as a mandatory part of the national curriculum in England, rather than simply teaching it during Black History Month. However, Schools Minister Nick Gibb has come out against the idea, …
The project aimed at uniting five different colleges to create the most substantial institution in further education might not materialize due to the decision of two of the colleges to retain their identity. West Yorkshire Learning and Skills Council had …
If you are thinking about attending the world’s number one university, be prepared for a challenging workload. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a science and technology university situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Renowned for its exceptional reputation, companies founded …
Steve Bowden, my late uncle, passed away due to ischaemic heart disease at the age of 65. He left behind a legacy of gentle, thoughtful, and generous nature that inspired all those who crossed paths with him. Steve was a …
Sally Ledger, a distinguished scholar of 19th-century literature and Hildred Carlile chair in English at Royal Holloway, University of London, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 47. Despite her being relatively young, she had already established herself as a …
The state of parental choice in education is vulnerable. Despite the “great” Education Reform Act, which was implemented almost 30 years ago with the intention of improving standards and catering to everyone’s needs, the notion of choice is frequently doubted. …
Ehis Ilozobhie, a student vlogger, vividly recalls his father’s statement that he would not need everything he wanted to pack for his first term at King’s College London. Despite this, he managed to pack all his shoes, clothes and four …
Jamie Oliver, the chef and champion of food rights, recently spoke on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, advocating for an expansion of the number of children eligible for free school meals. He suggested that the income threshold that parents must …
The study abroad office had warned us about the effects of "reverse culture shock" that could leave students feeling down upon their return to the UK. However, the reality was worse than I had expected.
Saying goodbye to the pleasures …
Peter Abbs, my late father, was an esteemed writer, poet, and educator, having served as the inaugural professor of creative writing at Sussex University. During his life, he authored 13 educational books, penned 11 collections of poetry and taught countless …