Thursday, March 28, 2024

Education

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Liverpool team aims for land speed records this autumn

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Nine Mechanical engineering students from the University of Liverpool 21-23, are attempting to break two International land speed records.

Academics continue strikes on the picket line

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Striking staff formed a picket line on the Liverpool John Moores University campus today as ongoing strike action entered its third week. Members of the University and College Union (UCU) are on strike in a dispute over pay, conditions and...
MYA banner (c) Abigail Ford

Young people in Merseyside use their voices for mental health issues

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NOW Festival 2024 kicks off today as part of Children’s Mental Health week. Across three nights at the Liverpool Lighthouse, a non-profit organisation in Anfield, children and young people get the opportunity to showcase their talents. Together, Merseyside Youth Association’s (MYA)...
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Middle class students drop out, claiming they are ‘new minority’

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Middle class students are no longer able to benefit from inclusivity initiatives - leading to some claiming they are becoming a new minority. This leaves some students feeling they have no choice but to drop out of university as they...
Guild of Students

Socialist Students keep up pressure on universities over education fees

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Socialist Students have continued to keep up pressure on universities in Britain following their nationwide education fees protests. The group organised campaign stalls and open-air meetings in 26 universities across the country last week. They believe the delays in the return...

Liverpool Life Science Sector receives £31M boost from Government

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Liverpool City Centre has been awarded a multimillion-pound boost for the life sciences hub and for one of the cities markets. Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, announced a £31m investment package for the city...
Mr Maddens (Martin Freeman) vs Formby primary school teacher Mr Matthew King

First class Formby primary school teacher named teacher of year

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  Formby's Matthew King has been awarded the prestigious title of one of the country's best teachers by the Pearson National Teaching Awards. His name was put forward for the competition by two co-workers after they forgot to get him a...
Posters at St George's Hall at the SEND protest in Liverpool (c) Cassie Ward

Protesting parents call for ‘real change’ in SEND education

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Hundreds of parents gathered outside St George’s Hall on Friday protesting for an appropriate education setting for children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). SEND Reform England is a campaign group founded by ten mothers from around the country,...

Schools will lead a £3.7m taskforce to tackle youth violence

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Liverpool has been chosen as one of the cities to receive targeted funding, which will support young vulnerable people who are at a risk of violence. The aim of the programme is to keep children engaged in education, attending lessons...

Merseyside special schools prepare for major provision shake-up

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A new government proposal looks to cause a major stir in provision for special needs students with local schools already under pressure. The 'Green Paper' (a government term for an early proposal) looks to make major changes to provision as...

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