Education in Britain
Sussex University students protest police attacks
March 15, 2010
ISSE speaks to Sussex University protesting police attacks and budget cuts
Britain: ISSE addresses rally in support of six suspended Sussex University students
By Paul Mitchell, March 15, 2010
Over 500 students held a rally at Sussex University March 11, following a week of protests against education cuts and in support of students suspended for taking part in an occupation that was attacke...
Britain: Six University of Sussex students suspended following occupation
By Zach Reed, March 11, 2010
Six University of Sussex students have been suspended by Vice-Chancellor Michael Farthing for allegedly taking part in a peaceful occupation in Sussex House on March 3. Farthing informed the students ...
Britain: Dartington College of Arts to close
By Joe Mount, March 10, 2010
Dartington College of Arts, a small academic institution in Devon, England, will close this autumn.
Britain: Government’s flagship academy schools failing
By Harvey Thompson, February 24, 2010
The government’s attempt to push ahead with its state-funded but privately run school academies programme continues despite growing evidence of their lack of educational value, and in the face of po...
Britain: Students mount 24-hour occupation at Sussex University
By Zach Reed, February 12, 2010
Over 100 students occupied the Terrace Room at the Bramber House Conference Centre at the University of Sussex on February 8 until the evening of the next day in protest against cuts being imposed by ...
Britain: Universities slash jobs, close campuses
By Robert Stevens, February 11, 2010
Universities in the UK have begun to slash staff and new student numbers, wind up courses and even close whole campuses as the impact of government cuts takes hold.
Britain: Labour government cuts deny university access to 200,000
By Robert Stevens, February 5, 2010
Over 200,000 young people are to be denied a place at English universities in the next academic year due to huge funding cuts imposed by the Labour Party government.
Britain: Abbeydale Grange School’s closure agreed by Sheffield Council
By Tania Kent and Liz Smith, January 26, 2010
The Liberal Democrat-led Sheffield Council voted unanimously to close Abbeydale Grange School on December 9. The decision was met with anger and dismay by many staff, students and parents who have cam...
A socialist programme needed to defend education in Britain
By Robert Stevens, January 26, 2010
Following spending reductions for education in December totalling £398 million for 2010-11, it is estimated that total cuts over the next three years in Britain will be around £900 million. Accordin...
UK government slashes funding for astronomy and physics
By Robert Stevens, January 13, 2010
The Science and Technology Facilities Council has announced significant cuts in the funding of science in the UK.
Britain: Government announces £400 million education cuts for new year
By Robert Stevens, January 5, 2010
Lord Peter Mandelson, the secretary of state for Business, Innovation & Skills, announced massive cuts in university funding just before the New Year.
