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How to write a personal statement for law: 'forget the jargon and gimmicks'Don’t be over-familiar and don’t rush: two admissions tutors explain what makes a good Ucas personal statement
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Universities face looming strikes as market revolution bitesFormer polytechnics and colleges struggle to survive, with disadvantaged students hit hardest by campus closures and job cuts
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Academics Anonymous Conferences are intellectual lifelines – but as a single parent I often miss out
Anonymous AcademicWith few academic conferences making an effort to be family-friendly, those of us parenting alone can’t always access the same opportunities as othersConferences are intellectual lifelines – but as a single parent I often miss out
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Social mobility in higher education: who does it better, Australia or the UK?Despite the sector's expansion in both countries, some groups of disadvantaged students still struggle to get to university
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Lindisfarne Gospels: university outreach in the curriculumThrough school programmes like this, universities can influence the content of classroom teaching to enhance knowledge and make higher education more accessible, says Chris Higgins
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University mental health support should start well ahead of timeUniversity should be a realistic option for all, says Lou Silver – students with mental health difficulties need support for the best possible chance of starting (and staying) the course
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What 'more' can universities do for Michael Gove and Alan Milburn?As UK universities are asked to raise academic standards and improve social mobility, James Harris highlights the wealth of learning and teaching resources bridging the education gap
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How can universities improve access without lowering standards?The University of Cambridge is saying no to 'social engineering' for fear it will reduce standards. Does it? Tell us how you think universities can widen participation without compromising academic merit
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Why we'll be using money from research grants to fund scholarshipsUniversity of Worcester is committing 5% of its annual turnover to offer scholarships to all first-year undergraduates from a low income household. David Green explains why
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Without careers advice there is no fair access to professional careersThe Milburn Report makes important observations, but forgets about information, advice and guidance - one of the largest holes in the social mobility pipeline
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Can universities market their way out of the 'squeezed middle'?Universities occupying the middle ground will need to think hard about positioning, branding and communications, says William Annandale



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