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Government rejects call for student loans reviewMPs requested system review after inquiry revealed ‘persistent miscalculation’ of money paid out in loans that will not be repaid -
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University awards 2015: categoriesThere are 14 categories to choose from which gives a chance for each university department to showcase its achievement
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Harvard lambasted for secretly photographing students without consentFaculty and students criticise university after student newspaper reports on attendance study performed without consent of students -
How to set up a society at universityStarting your own society means you get to do all the things you love best with a group of like-minded students. But there’s a knack to getting it right
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School sends hundreds of pupils home over uniform breachesHanson Academy in Bradford turns away more than 200 students during crackdown, sparking fury among parents
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University timetable sparse? Make the most of your 'me time'If your lectures are few and far between, you could work, exercise, or learn more stuff
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Shetland Islanders fight plan to force children to boarding schoolSecondaries on the outlying islands are facing closure which would mean 11-year-olds sent away from home during the week
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Academics fight hourly contractsA day of action on Wednesday will highlight the poor pay and job insecurity of many staff at universities
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We like to boast about the strength of our higher education sector but it relies heavily on imported firepower, says Peter ScottImmigrants, UK universities need you
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Learning the local language made my year abroad unforgettableUnderstanding German opened up a new world of under-the-radar flea markets and student nights
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Languages in schools: put down the textbook and pick up a drumRecent event for language teachers and pupils explored how music and sport could help increase student engagement, writes Amy Ashenden
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Oxford student union to run consent classes for LGBTQ studentsActivists welcome workshops aimed at ‘reimagining’ consent issues in the context of LGBTQ relationships
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Business support for school governorsLetters: We call on all businesses to support staff who are interested in becoming a school governor
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Walter Redfern obituaryOther lives: Professor of French literature and prolific author whose books included volumes on Jean-Paul Sartre and on puns
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All faith schools must actively promote British values says education secretaryNicky Morgan says Christian and Muslim schools must follow tolerance rules, but DfE denies requiring gay rights to be taught
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Shetland Islanders fight plan to force children to boarding schoolSecondaries on the outlying islands are facing closure which would mean 11-year-olds sent away from home during the week
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Academics fight hourly contractsA day of action on Wednesday will highlight the poor pay and job insecurity of many staff at universities
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Dear Ms Morgan: PM’s school advisers idea is stolen from ‘loony lefties’Cameron has nicked a policy that worked for the Inner London Education Authority, which was closed down by the Tories, says Michael Rosen
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Learning the local language made my year abroad unforgettableUnderstanding German opened up a new world of under-the-radar flea markets and student nights
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How can colleges encourage more women into leadership positions?From recruitment days to flexible working, principal Sally Dicketts looks at ways to get more women into college leadership
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Ambitious sixth-formers: teaching needs you!The hours are long and the expectations are high, but if you like a challenge and want to have a positive impact on young people, then teaching could be for you
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Student startups: could you be the next Mark Zuckerberg?University might be the perfect time to create your own startup
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What do parents need to know about university?You can still help your student child make good choices, even if you didn’t go to university yourself
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What I learned in a sexual consent class at OxfordStudents may scoff at the idea of consent classes, but I found myself looking at relationships in a different light
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The verdict on Ofsted: ‘requires improvement’?The schools watchdog is holding a consultation on its future. At Education Guardian, we held our own public inquiry…
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Slowdown in number of schools converting to academiesIs academies scheme running out of steam?; Nicky Morgan relaxed on academy conversions; Cambridge reacts to PGCE cuts; new assessments for primaries; DfE misses out Haringey
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Funding cuts, policy changes and careers advice: how are colleges faring?Looking to the general election in 2015, further education needs more funding and a consistent, long-term strategy from the next government, reports Louise Tickle
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‘Today we’re talking masturbation’: sitting in on a sex education classAs bill to make sex education a statutory requirement gets its second reading in the Commons, Sally Weale attends a lesson
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How to get funding for your arts and humanities postgradWith no national loan scheme for postgrads, aspiring master’s and PhD students must reach out to other funding sources
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My week without the internet
From studying to socialising, it's almost impossible for students to unplug for long periods of time
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Are British students getting fitter or fatter?One recent report claims today’s students are super healthy, another that they are piling on the pounds. Which is correct?
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Freedom of the press? Not for student newspapersUniversities and, shockingly, students’ unions are seeking to stop unfavourable stories about their institutions
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'Chinese students think British boys are gentlemen, but when they get drunk they go crazy'Meet Xiaoyu, a student from China, home to around 19.8% of all international students at UK universities
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We like to boast about the strength of our higher education sector but it relies heavily on imported firepower, says Peter ScottImmigrants, UK universities need you
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His announcement over regional commissioners was really an acknowledgement that the coalition has got it wrong since 2010, says Estelle MorrisCameron’s schools speech was an admission of failure over education
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How much does an Oxbridge undergraduate really cost?Our most prestigious universities are lobbying to increase fees above £9,000, but are not transparent about their finances, says Nick Hillman
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Why the need for a gender divide in school uniforms? Or loos?Schools should examine their unconscious inequalities – often seen in mundane things – and correct them, even if it sparks complaints, says Laura McInerney
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Paisley body warmers? Cornish pasty shoes? ‘Amusing’ cufflinks? Fortunately, Marx can explain our crimes of fashion, says Jonathan WolffWhy do academics dress so badly? (Answer: they are too happy)
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How using headteachers as Ofsted inspectors puts accountability at riskWhen the choice is between the needs of a part-time job and a full-time one you’re really proud of, the full-time one wins
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Why politicians need historiansFew policymakers today seem interested in lessons from the past. Their short-termism will fail to tackle the new ‘megatrends’, says David Armitage
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Dear Ms Morgan: a reading policy isn’t just telling grandparents what to doMichael Rosen: You seem to have been told to be nicey-nicey, but giving homilies to grandparents about reading to children is not an education policy
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A lack of political will to tackle high fees – or widen participation – shows the shrivelling vision of higher education’s possibilities, says Peter ScottLet’s fight the idea that high tuition fees are inevitable
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Tuition fees: a bonanza for the 1%Only the super-rich benefit from the fees and loans system, in which 17-year-olds must sign up for massive debts in adulthood, says Danny Dorling
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‘Glorious isolation’ for academy schools won’t workWe can’t row back on academies, but we could have a ‘duty to co-operate’ requiring all state schools to work with local councils, says Toby Blume
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Universities have a key role to play in devolution across the UK
After a 'near-death' experience in the referendum, Scottish university chiefs must now get involved in devolution discussions, says Patrick McGhee
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Missed opportunities: why the new literacy and numeracy strategy is flawedWith no targets for providers and no ringfenced funding, the government’s new strategy for improving basic skills could become yet more toothless rhetoric
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Fiona Millar: The education secretary's own image will plummet if she and her colleagues cannot make sure we have enough school teachersDon't denigrate teachers, we need more of them
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Dear Ms Morgan: let's look at your 'undead' education teamIf academies and free schools aren't controlled by the 'dead hand' of town halls, let's see the people they are controlled by, says Michael Rosen
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A federal approach could help tackle the divisive brand wars and class-bound hierarchies that dog our current system, says Peter ScottIs it time to restructure our universities?
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Should you study something you love or a degree that will get you a job?
Two students debate whether you should follow your head or your heart when it comes to picking your degree
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Guardian university league table 2015: Cambridge underscores its dominance
Non-Russell Group universities rise, knocking former favourites out of top slots
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School places: a guide through the minefield of admissionsFiona Millar: About 75% of schools may now set their own rules about which children they accept. Here are the 10 most common criteria and how they are used … and abused
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Students Speak – why do humanitarian crises receive varying levels of support?Carla Kweifio-Okai: Why do some emergencies get stronger support than others – and can funds be allocated more fairly? We want your thoughts
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Oxford student union to run consent classes for LGBTQ studentsActivists welcome workshops aimed at ‘reimagining’ consent issues in the context of LGBTQ relationships
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From Ukip to the Green party, the young people looking for an alternativeWhile the big parties stagnate, Ukip and the Greens are attracting more and more members in school or college
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Students 'offered money for photos of 'Jihadi John' Halloween costumes'Students say woman claiming to be from the Sun offered them thousands of pounds for pictures of students in shock outfits
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The secret to making great curryBack to basics: The key to making a great curry is threefold. Master that, then simply improvise
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Were your parents graduates? That's likely to boost your incomeIf your parents have a degree you could earn more than those with the same qualifications, research suggests
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Junior lawyers aim to inspire pupils to study law
The Magna Carta’s 800th anniversary will be used to kindle an interest in law among pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds
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How to InterRail on a student budgetInterRailing is an easy way to travel around Europe. Here’s how to save on the essentials so there’s money left to enjoy yourself
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Learning a language – 10 things you need to knowThinking about learning a foreign language? From ignoring your age to avoiding the F-word, our multilingual experts share their tips
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A sinister soundtrack for your student Halloween partyUse our petrifying playlist for your student Halloween party, or as inspiration to create your own
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Ambitious sixth-formers: teaching needs you!The hours are long and the expectations are high, but if you like a challenge and want to have a positive impact on young people, then teaching could be for you
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Maths student thanks her degree tutor for giving her confidenceAdvertisement feature: Elaine Hill is now relishing the challenge of her OU degree, thanks to encouragement from tutor Felicity Bryers
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Student startups: could you be the next Mark Zuckerberg?University might be the perfect time to create your own startup
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What do parents need to know about university?You can still help your student child make good choices, even if you didn’t go to university yourself
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Scottish student borrowing soars by 69% to record levelsFree tuition championed by ministers but student debt for last academic year rises to £430m as Holyrood cuts grants by 40%
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Playlist for teachers: 10 great songs to help you de-stressFor National Stress Awareness day we asked you to recommend songs that help you chill out. Here’s 10 tunes to keep you going
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Techniques for technophobes: how to digitally remix classic lesson activitiesFrom collages to story cubes, teacher Rachel Jones gives five easy ways to replace traditional lesson tools with digital alternatives
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History teachers on Twitter: who to followLooking for a list of top history teacher tweeters? We separate the wheat from the chaff to identify the best historians on Twitter
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Ready for a close up? 12 tips on how to use film creatively in classThink carefully about where the film will be shown and don’t rely on laptop speakers – our experts share their tips on using film successfully in lessons
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How to teach ... war memorials and war poetry
As Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday approaches, help your students appreciate war memorials and war poetry with our handy lesson ideas
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People are frightened to return to a time when they trusted teachersHead of English Jennifer Gunn talks about why nurturing teachers would improve student performance and the blissful moment when students break awkward silences in class
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Secret Teacher: without antidepressants, I stop being the person I should beAfter my experience with severe depression, I see colleagues struggling and worry that by labelling them as ‘stressed’ we’re overlooking – or even denying – deeper problems
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How can we improve the way we assess teachers?An unsupportive environment makes teachers less effective. So how can schools evaluate performance in a challenging but constructive way?
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Effective teaching: 10 tips on what works and what doesn’tA new report from the Sutton Trust has reviewed the evidence around successful teaching practices. Here are the key points you need to know
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A recipe for great teachers, absence guidance and hidden costs of educationEducation round up: A report challenges the effectiveness of popular teaching techniques, families struggle with the cost of sending children to school and teachers share half term activities
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What makes great teaching? – expert viewsA new report has reviewed all the research into what makes teaching effective. Our experts share their thoughts about the findings – have your say in the comments thread or tweet us @GuardianTeach
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How teachers can support transgender studentsResearch shows 90% of primary and secondary school staff have had no training to support LGBT students. Teacher Allie George explores how to make your classroom safe and inclusive
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How to find a teaching job you loveFind a good source of job vacancies, read behind the lines and decide whether the school is the right fit, advises Alan Newland
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Joe Bispham: 'You need a safe place to be able to say that was a shit lesson'Educating the East End’s Joe Bispham on finding solace in talking to colleagues and how the show has highlighted teacher workloads
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How to teach … press freedomOver the last decade 700 media workers have been killed bringing news to the public. Here are some ways to explore press freedom and journalist safety in school
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My alternative school – proof you don’t need grades and the curriculumJosh Chapman talks about how his alternative education model encourages children to learn independently and imaginatively
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Secret Teacher: stop treating NQTs as cannon fodderNewly-qualified teachers are vulnerable – it’s a tough year and you have to pass. Schools need to think carefully about the support they offer – my subject mentor left me a nervous wreck
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Clegg tackles teacher workloads, trend of tooth decay and salaries under attackEducation round up: The government builds bridges with teachers by addressing unnecessary bureaucracy while Nicky Morgan says academy chains need to think carefully about pay
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Balancing teaching and management – how do middle leaders do it?Sponsored feature: With a hefty timetable and stressed teams, work-life balance for middle leaders in schools might seem unrealistic – but there is a way of surviving
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If you think film only works for teaching the arts – think againUsing film in the classroom isn’t a perk reserved for English and drama. Teacher Elizabeth Evans explores how science, geography and maths students can benefit
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Bullying in universities: what are your legal rights?Research shows that bullying is more prevalent in higher education than other professions. Here’s some expert advice on what do to if you’re being subject to unjust behaviour
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Life as a PhD student – in picturesFrom crumbling 17th century historical documents to desk sabotage, here’s a selection of your pictures illustrating life as a PhD student
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Culture of cruelty: why bullying thrives in higher educationIn an environment where discussion, debate and criticism are encouraged, undermining behaviour can flourish
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Halloween special: spooky research from the cold depths of academiaCould vampires exist (mathematically speaking)? What causes ghostly cold chills? And what does death smell like? Researcher Glen Wright investigates
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Marking boycott: why are academics protesting about pensions?Universities UK has suggested dramatic reforms to academic pensions. Who would be most affected by the proposals? And when will the marking boycott take place?
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What's the biggest challenge facing open access?From getting early career researchers on board to ensuring the global south is represented, experts describe the major hurdles facing open access
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Female academics: don't power dress, forget heels – and no flowing hair allowedWomen in academia are judged on their appearance. Feminine means frivolous, and those considered scruffy are subject to sexist assumptions
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Bullying in academia: ‘professors are supposed to be stressed! That’s the job’He cancelled meetings, piled on additional work and refused to offer any support. I started to drink more – and at 48 – took voluntary redundancy to escape my bullying line manager
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How 1,000 years of Arabic scholarship advanced scientific debate – in picturesThe British Library and Qatar Foundation have joined forces to launch a new bilingual online portal, the Qatar Digital Library, providing free access to 25,000 pages of fascinating medieval Arabic manuscript. Here’s a selection of some of the most influential scientific texts of our time
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University awards 2015: testimonialsPast judges share their experience of the awards and tell us what they’re looking for from this year’s entries
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University awards 2015: how to enterHere’s all you need to know about entering the awards and how each submission will be assessed
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University awards 2015: how to write an entry that stands outHere are some dos and don’ts for writing your entry – and some important tips from past judges
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University awards 2015: FAQsFind out all you need to know about entering and how the judging process is run
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Dear Ms Morgan: PM’s school advisers idea is stolen from ‘loony lefties’