Is university a waste of time these days? Find out our thoughts
By Joel Hurst
Not so long ago, there was a time in which you would need to get a university degree if you …
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Spinning out a business from university: The pros and cons
By Staff writer
The year 2017 was set to be the best yet for companies spinning out from university, according to a new study from law firm Penningtons Manches. Through the year, spin-outs raised more than £1bn.
Fraudulent university model is not serving its purpose as dropouts increase
After what feels like an eternity, it appears that people are finally starting to open their eyes and see what I’ve been saying all along. Universities are cash-hungry con jobs.
Investing in young through graduate recruitment great way to build for future
By Steve Byrne
Alex Ferguson’s words “if I were running a business I’d keep the best young talent close to me” resonates particularly strongly for me in light of our recent graduate recruitment.
Founders Diaries: Introducing Memrise co-founder Ed Cooke
By Ed Cooke
As a former Grandmaster of Memory, Ed Cooke has used his passion to start a business, Memrise, and joins Founders Diaries to share his experiences.
Universities can live or die by rankings, so recent global results spell bad news for UK
While the EU has long attracted a healthy university population, many have recently started to doubt the effectiveness of the European education system – including that of the UK.
Why a financial education is more valuable than a university one
The Institute for Fiscal Studies, University College London, Harvard and Cambridge found that numerous UK graduates earn significantly less than those that don’t opt for higher education, raising questions about the efficiency of university education. Marco Robinson, creator of Wealth Revolution Group, The Rich List and Naked Restaurants, responds to these findings.
Game on: The student who has cornered the market in customised gaming controllers
By Simon Brooke
As the first term reaches its conclusion, students up and down the country will be wondering whether they can generate some extra cash for Christmas and beyond.
Charlie Mullins: The culture of apprenticeships needs to be addressed
I hate to say it, but I told you so. No, I take great pride in saying it – working towards an apprenticeship is better than studying for a mediocre degree.
Women urged to join fight against cyber crime and protect UK firms
By David Craik
More women are needed to protect British businesses against the dangers of cyber crime according to a new report.