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Scottish students face being ‘squeezed out’ of universities, warns NUS
Mike Russell admitted that universities would make more money by accepting English students Mike Russell, the SNP Education Minister, said his plans to hike fees for students from the rest of the UK means universities would benefit financially by accepting them instead of Scottish applicants. He insisted universities will protect the number of places for [...]
money-saving ideas for students
Bank accounts Many banks offer discounts and extras to students in the hope that they can make money from you in the future. It’s never a good idea to choose a bank account for its freebies alone, but they are worth factoring in to your decision. And whatever deal you choose, make sure you read [...]
More students cheating on university applications
Growing numbers of students have been caught copying phrases into their personal statements. By Graeme Paton, Education Editor 12:37PM GMT 18 Feb 2011 Figures show almost 30,000 candidates copied phrases directly from the internet into their personal statement – a detailed note setting out their reasons for choosing a particular course. The 600-word statements are [...]