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Why the issue of tuition fees will not go away

Why the issue of tuition fees will not go away

Average institutions charging top-rate fees will prove a continuing headache for the government.

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The shame of Britain’s universities

The shame of Britain’s universities

LSE is far from the only university to accept money from repugnant regimes.

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Choose Darwin over Dickens

Why are arts graduates so proud to be ignorant of science?

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In defence of the handwritten exam

In defence of the handwritten exam

The head of Ofqual says handwritten exams are no longer valid, but the old-fashioned pen and paper have plenty of benefits for children.

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Sound clash of the thinkers! It’s de Botton v Skidelsky

For decades, philosophers spoke only to each other. But that is changing as they once more reconnect with a wider public, writes Jonathan Derbyshire.

Michael Chanan's video blog: We Will not Pay

FILM: Josie Long and Mehdi Hasan, plus UK Uncut take on Barclays Bank.

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Everything Michael Gove touches turns to dust

Everything Michael Gove touches turns to dust

The Education Secretary has so far avoided the “at risk” list; but with his list of gaffes growing could his loyal friend David Cameron cut him loose?

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NUS president will not seek re-election

NUS president will not seek re-election

Aaron Porter agrees to step down this April, admitting that the union needs “reinvigorating” with a new leader.

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New book featuring NS contributors

Fight Back! A Reader on the Winter of Protest is free to download.

Michael Chanan’s video blog: Teachers and Learners

FILM: Lecturers go on strike in Bristol.

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On Syria

Intervention in Syria won’t work, so how do we stop Assad?

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Preview: Boris Johnson: “I’ll tell you what makes me angry – lefty crap”

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