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Ministers are trying to persuade more youngsters to take up

Grades slashed to fill science courses

Some of Britain's most prestigious universities have been forced to slash A-level requirements for science degrees by up to four grades as they struggle to fill unpopular courses.

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From left, the succesful twins and triplets: Darcy Williams, Charis Williams, Sabrina Chizindu, Stephanie Chizindu, Sophie Chizindu, Eduvieoghene Omene and Oghenevwaro Omene

GCSE pass rate rises to 98 per cent as pupils put quality before quantity

Friday, 22 August 2008

Choosy teenagers recorded the biggest rise in top grade GCSE passes for almost two decades yesterday – partly by taking fewer exams, in subjects they were best at.

Teenagers notch up record GCSE results

Thursday, 21 August 2008

One in five exams were awarded top grades and more than 65.7 per cent were at grades A+ to C, up from 63.3 per cent last year.

Ministers are trying to persuade more youngsters to take up

Grades slashed to fill science courses

Thursday, 21 August 2008

Some of Britain's most prestigious universities have been forced to slash A-level requirements for science degrees by up to four grades as they struggle to fill unpopular courses.

The average landlord investing in student property makes an annual return of 7.17 per cent

Cities best for student landlords

Wednesday, 20 August 2008

The city of Durham offers the best returns to landlords investing in student property with annual yields of nearly 14%, research showed today.

Students are hit harder by inflation as they spend a higher share of their total budget on items which have risen in price fastest such as food and drink

University students hit by inflation

Monday, 18 August 2008

University students are facing the most expensive academic year to date, with an inflation rate 50 per cent higher than average, research suggests.

Two school leavers in Manchester celebrate their A-level results last week

Students in rush to grab final places at university

Monday, 18 August 2008

The "house full" sign has gone up at most of Britain's leading universities as students snapped up places on courses at a record rate. But a lifeline was offered for youngsters who had flunked their A-levels as some universities urged them to sign up for foundation degree courses that could pave the way for a full degree course later.

Lecturers revolt over 'rate your tutor' website

Monday, 18 August 2008

As feedback goes it's a bit on the harsh side. "She is very kind and can be helpful but, boy, is she insane. The insanity leads to volatility sometimes which leads to her being not very kind."

Regional results show 'worrying' educational divide

Thursday, 14 August 2008

Concerns were raised about the educational divide across England tonight as A-level results soared to a record high. Figures released by the exam boards highlighted startling discrepancies in grade A passes in regions around the country.

More people than ever are using the UCAS Clearing search to find a place at uni

2,600 find university place through clearing system

Thursday, 14 August 2008

The race for a university place started in the early hours of this morning and resulted in a record number of searches.

Overall 97.2 per cent of candidates taking A-levels this summer achieved A to E passes

Another record year for A-level students

Thursday, 14 August 2008

Teenagers achieved record results in their A-levels again this year as the national pass rate soared above 97 per cent for the first time.

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