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Commenting on the latest UCAS 2013 cycle applicant figures
A Department for Business, Innovation and Skills spokesperson said: "It is too early to form a definitive picture about...
Drop in UK university applications revealed
There has been a drop in the number of UK students applying to university for the second year running, according to the latest...

Plaid criticise pay rise for under fire university boss
A pay rise of almost £20,000 a year was given to the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Wales (UoW) after an...
2,000 extra university places
An extra 2000 university places for young people, half of which will be for those progressing from college to university as part of ongoing efforts...

Lamont warned off attacking Scottish universities
Johann Lamont has been warned that she must think carefully before her Cuts Commission launches an attack on students and...
UCAS End of Cycle report 2012
Overall demand for higher education in England weakens, but percentage of disadvantaged young people entering increases to record...

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