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How to read the different university rankings

Confused about all the different rankings for universities out there? We pick

out the ones that matter, ask why they are important and tell you how to read

them

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationadvice/11570190/How-to-read-the-different-university-rankings.html

Top 12 UK universities by reputation

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationpicturegalleries/11464544/Top-12-UK-universities-by-reputation.html?frame=endScreen

A-level playing field: a serious message

In Jonathan Lewis’ new play, an “exam factory” is filled with pupils terrified

about not getting an A* to get them into Oxbridge.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/11569297/A-level-playing-field-a-serious-message.html

David Cameron promises thousands more maths and science teachers

Prime minister launches £67m fund to retrain 15,000 teachers and entice

university leavers into careers in education

http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/dec/08/david-cameron-more-maths-science-teachers-british-schools

Schools unable to recruit senior teachers, says union

National Association of Head Teachers survey exposes shortage of senior staff,

while newly qualified personnel are ‘not well prepared’

http://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/may/03/schools-unable-to-recruit-senior-teachers-says-union

Five secrets to revising that can improve your grades

An expert on revision gives his top five tips on how to revise for exam success

http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/jan/08/five-secrets-of-successful-revising

How to have a healthy exam term

With exams fast approaching, here’s how to boost your mental and physical performance

http://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/apr/30/students-healthy-exam-term

Private schools in UK attracting record numbers of students

Rise in those attending independent schools in Britain is underpinned by increasing numbers of pupils coming from overseas

http://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/may/01/private-schools-in-uk-attracting-record-numbers-of-students

Six UK universities reach the top of worldwide subject league tables

While US universities dominate the QS subject tables again, UK universities come out top in education and geography, among others

http://www.theguardian.com/higher-education-network/2015/apr/29/uk-universities-ranked-best-in-the-world-for-six-subject-areas

So people hate maths? Here’s my plan to make it work for them

A second mathematics curriculum in Britain’s schools should teach the exciting big ideas behind it, like the concept of infinity. More trigonometry is not enough

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/apr/29/people-hate-maths-my-plan-make-it-work-for-them