Education
Do not close the Leeds University bookshopThe University bookshop in the Union building is to close shortly, with staff working there on notice to leave by November 2010, with closure set for 5 November.rnrnIs a world-class service to students and staff possible in a University without its own bookshop? Can a university that is seeking to position...
Student Associate Scheme discrimination against womenThe student associate scheme has been dramatically cut because of the new coalition government budget cuts. As a result my university was informed that the 15 primary school places on the scheme had to be given to men. This is discrimination against women. The TDA have said that men are under-represented...
Save Islamic Studies at MMUManchester Metropolitan University is proposing the closure of its Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Programme.
This well established programme for the last 20 years through its two courses, Certificate of Higher Education and Diploma of Higher Education provided students of all communities with...
Ban Smoking throughout Coram Fields PlaygroundI agree that Coram Fields Management should immediately enforce a prohibition of smoking throughout the entire ground. People who smoke here show disrespect for children's health. Smokers are often enough near children and the left over of cigarettes can be found across the grounds on the floor....
StopHomophobiaHomophobic bullying is motivated by prejudices against lesbian, gay or bisexual people. Research from a UK charity shows that sixty five per cent of lesbian, gay and bisexual young people experience homophobic bullying and ninety eight per cent hear the words ‘That’s so gay’ or ‘You’re so gay’ in school....
Secure Investment in Education for FelixstoweThe government announced last week that the BSF programme would not take place for many schools across England. In Suffolk, ‘wave 6’ of the programme (including our project in Felixstowe) was stopped for all but two projects. One of those is the new Felixstowe Academy. The government lists this as ‘for...
Teaching assistants too good to loseThe new government has axed the training budget for teaching assistants and shows no sign of recognising their crucial role in schools.
With massive budget cuts round the corner, their jobs are in danger. In fact one Conservative-friendly think tank has proposed phasing out ALL TEACHING ASSISTANT JOBS...
knowleparkkingscroftSurrey couny council propose to merge Knowle Park, Kingscroft and Shortwood schools into a 3 site primary school with a split infants and one head teacher, as parents we are concerned at the impact this will have on our childrens education and want an alternative proposal, to best serve the interests...
Reinstate Readings in Musicology module1. Students have indicated that 'Readings in Musicology' is one of the highest rated modules.
2. It is the only module that allows for regular discussion in small groups.
3. It allows first year students an easy way to make friends with their colleagues.
Support post 16 Faith based EducationMerthyr Council are proposing to restructure the way post 16 education is delivered in the area, their proposal is to close all school 6th forms and create a tertiary college in the centre of town. This will mean that there will be NO FAITH BASED 6th Form education provision in the Merthyr area. Other...
Save the Bishop Hedley RC High School 6th FormMerthyr Council are proposing to restructure the way post 16 education is delivered in the area, their proposal is to close all school 6th forms and create a tertiary college in the centre of town. This will mean that there will be NO FAITH BASE education provision in the Merthyr area. Faith based...
Say NO to the education budget cutsWe believe that the proposed cuts to the Education Budget which amount to £670,000,000 will be a devastating blow to the future of this country and the way it is run.
Even though these cuts only amount to 1.3% of the education budget, they are already showing huge signs of opposition even before...
Building Darlingtons FutureThree of Darlington's schools are in desperate need of new buildings. We want to stop the new Government reneging on a deal to rebuild them. MPs, Jenny Chapman and Phil Wilson, invite you to join this group as a demonstration of your support.
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