News for students and graduates
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11 May 2008
Part-time work recommended by universities
Some universities support the idea of students undertaking part-time work as they feel it can benefit an undergraduate's studies, one expert has said.
Director of National Association of Student Employment Services, Alison Clark, noted that many students are working during term time and in the summer break, with many institutions backing the idea.
'Some institutions feel that working no more than 15 hours per week during term time positively impacts a student's academic performance,' she said. -
10 May 2008
Students urged to become engineers
More students need to pursue a career in the engineering and manufacturing sector, it has been suggested.
Managing Director of EMS Sigma, Roy Davies, has suggested that the current skills gap will not be improved if more young people continue to shun the industry, Online Recruitment magazine reports.
'With not enough young people undertaking engineering degrees or HNDs, there are, quite simply, insufficient qualified engineers coming through the ranks - and problems will increase as manufacturing continues to grow,' he warned. -
9 May 2008
Government backs national hospitality academy
Plans for a national hospitality academy have been approved by the Government after People 1st, the sector skills council for hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism, organised a bid for funding for the project.
The Government is to provide £100m to establish the new National Skills Academy for Hospitality.
Minister for skills, David Lammy, said that ensuring the future of the hospitality industry is crucial to the 'success' of the UK economy.
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Gap-year students urged to consult guidebooks
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Foreign countries attract career-minded Brits
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Government blamed for junior-doctor crisis
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Popular gap-year destinations revealed
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Small bonuses mean 'lifestyle changes for bankers'
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