News

A-level pass rate rises to 97.6%

Thursday, 19 August 2010

The A-level pass rate has gone up to a record 97.6% - rising for 28th successive year - from 97.5% of candidates who passed in 2009.

West Wales University is ‘full’ before exam results are published

Friday, 13 August 2010

Trinity College Camarthen has announced that it is full a week before ‘A’ level results are even published.

Applicants invited for 2010 publishing bursaries

Tuesday, 3 August 2010

Postgraduate students at the University of Dundee with ambitions to work in publishing are invited to apply for this year’s publishing bursaries, worth £5,000 each.

Minister launches £4.9m oats study at Royal Welsh Show

Wednesday, 21 July 2010

The deputy first minister Ieuan Wyn Jones has officially launched a major new study - led by Aberystwyth University - to develop improved varieties of oats. The launch took place this morning, during the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show.

Youthbuild deadline looms

Wednesday, 21 July 2010

The deadline for entries to Youthbuild - a construction industry award scheme that helps disadvantaged young people build brighter futures - is looming.

University names student awards after Ozzy Osbourne and Brian Travers

Friday, 2 July 2010

Birmingham City University is to recognise students who excel on BA Media and Communications (Music Industries) course by introducing new awards named after two of the city’s pioneering music stars.

Exhibition provides opportunities for design graduates

Friday, 2 July 2010

Nearly 100 graduating students from Duncan of Jordanstone college of art and design are displaying their work at the prestigious New Designers exhibition in London.

Santander pledges support for Sheffield students

Monday, 28 June 2010

The University of Sheffield has signed a three year funding agreement with one of the world’s biggest banks – Santander - that will create support for scholarships and enterprise.

Salford’s best at breastfeeding

Monday, 28 June 2010

The University of Salford has been awarded an internationally recognised certificate of commitment in recognition of its breastfeeding training for midwifery students.

Bangor academic bags New York summer school place

Thursday, 24 June 2010

Dr Chris Pallant, a part-time tutor at Bangor University's school of creative studies and media, has won a Fulbright Commission Special Award to participate in an American Studies summer institute at New York University.