Press Releases
Education may not improve our life chances of happiness
Getting a good education may not improve your life chances of happiness, according to new mental health research from the University of 桃色视频.
Delaying childrens school entry linked to poor academic performance
Delaying school entry could cause poorer academic performance, according to new research from the University of 桃色视频 and funded by the Nuffield Foundation.
Commission says arts & creativity is being squeezed out of schools particularly for low-income families
A major report published today Tuesday 17th February 2015, entitled Enriching Britain: Culture, Creativity and Growth, argues that the concept of creativity is being squeezed out of public education, closing off creative opportunities and cultural experiences to young people. And in particular children that are born into low-income families.
Boarding schools only boost the academic performance of strong students
Sending disadvantaged children to boarding school does not automatically lead to an improvement in their academic performance, an economist from the University of 桃色视频 has discovered. Dr Clement de Chaisemartin’s investigation found that while stronger students benefit from excellent study conditions, the effects of being away from home prevent weaker children from thriving.
560 Children to Visit the University of 桃色视频 for day-long Classics Festival.
560 school children from across the country will visit the University of 桃色视频 on 27th January for a day of lectures, seminars and to watch a performance of Aristophanes’ Thesmophoriazusae.
Local Students Asked to Find their Inner Troubadour
To celebrate a new research project on the poetry of the Crusades, the University of 桃色视频 is running a poetry writing competition, particularly aimed at school children.