Aug
2008
Articles from 14th Aug 2008
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Right number for top uni
Aug 14 2008 | Learning Zone
A WEST Midlands student has been offered a place at Imperial College London to study engineering following a successful two years at Mander Portman Woodward, in Birmingham. Read
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From crime fight to curing disease
Aug 14 2008 | Learning Zone
PLAYING a pivotal role in solving a crime, developing and creating renewable sources of energy as alternatives to oil and gas, or trying to establish new breakthroughs in fighting disease and illness. Read
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Open up new horizons
Aug 14 2008 | Learning Zone
SO YOU'VE got the results, but what now? If you want to take your skills further with a higher education course, Walsall College could be just what you're looking for. Read
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Connexions to get stronger
Aug 14 2008 | Learning Zone
Birmingham & Solihull Connexions Services is in the process of change - all to the greater benefit of the young people it has been helping since it was established six years ago. DAVID WHINYATES spoke to the organisation's chief executive John Ling and director of delivery Martin O'Conner to learn more and also find out what Connexions is doing to assist A-level and GCSE students picking up their results this summer. Read
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College puts words into action
Aug 14 2008 | Learning Zone
WALSALL College has been applauded for its commitment to listening to students and giving them a say, by presenting it with the runner-up award for Provider of the Year. Read
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Clearing up the misconceptions
Aug 14 2008 | Learning Zone
WHAT is Clearing? Is it a horrible dark hole for people who have failed all of their exams? Nope. Is it a bargain basement or last chance saloon? Absolutely not! Read
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It all adds up to a great place to learn
Aug 14 2008 | Learning Zone
The wait is now over for A-level students across the country with the publication this week of the AS, A-level and Vocational A-level results. Here we discover the superb range of courses and qualifications available at the recently combined Sutton Coldfield and Matthew Boulton College. Read
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Important to ask many questions
Aug 14 2008 | Learning Zone
AS THE strategic director for Children, Young People & Families I would like to congratulate all pupils in Birmingham for achieving their A-level examination results. Read
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Don't panic, this could be your big chance...
Aug 14 2008 | Learning Zone
DON'T panic. They say everybody deserves a second chance. This could just be yours. Read
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Crucial qualifications
Aug 14 2008 | Learning Zone
SOLIHULL College tutor Philip Quirk is 45 years-old and teaches A-level science (biology and physics). He has worked at the college for five years. Read
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Still time to find a course to suit you
Aug 14 2008 | Learning Zone
WITH this year's A-level results out, thousands of young people across the country will be assessing their next move. Read
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Advice that may lead to a brighter future
Aug 14 2008 | Learning Zone
THOUSANDS of young people throughout the West Midlands have today collected their A-level results and are currently pondering how best to address their futures. Read
