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* News * Education * University guide Oxford tops Guardian's 2010 university league table
Students at Oxford University
Students at Oxford University. Photograph: Graham Turner
Oxford University holds on to its position as the UK's leading teaching institution in the Guardian's university league tables, to be published tomorrow.
The tables provide vital information for students who face the toughest ever competition for university places this year.
Oxford scores highly on teaching quality, student satisfaction and career prospects.
It also spends the highest amount per student. Dr John Hood, Oxford's vice-chancellor, warned last month that the university was suffering unsustainable losses because of the cost of teaching its undergraduates.
Oxford's traditional rival, Cambridge University, retains its second-place ranking, with St Andrews University moving up from fifth spot last year to third place in the 2010 tables.
Britain's oldest universities still dominate the high rankings this year, with the London School of Economics fifth, Edinburgh seventh, and Imperial College London eighth.
But universities founded in the 1960s have also made the top 10: Warwick retains fourth position and Loughborough the tenth spot; Bath ranks ninth, up from 13th last year. Sussex has leapt 15 places to 18th, and Herriot-Watt rises from 52nd to 22nd place this year.
Prof Paul Curran, vice-chancellor of Bournemouth University, which has come top of the post-1992 universities for the second year running, said its 32nd ranking was down to investing in staff.
"We focused very clearly on academic excellence and investing in academic staff and our performance has improved dramatically.
"We've recruited 150 new staff over two years and doubled the number of staff who have doctorates, which has improved the student experience.
"Academic staff who are really enthusiastic about their subject is what we think students want, and the results would indicate that."
Newer universities tend to do less well in the Guardian's tables because they spend less money on teaching, they have lower ratios of staff to students, and their students are less happy with the feedback they get.
Paul Marshall, executive director of the 1994 group of smaller, research-intensive institutions, said: "The excellent performance of 1994 group universities in these national league tables, achieving 10 of the top 18 places, highlights yet again that our members are second to none in delivering a world-class academic experience.
"Deciding on which university to attend is an increasingly important choice in a very competitive jobs market.
"Savvy students have worked out that 1994 group universities deliver the very best academic experience through a combination of world-class research, a commitment to research-led teaching, and the highest levels of student satisfaction."
Dr Wendy Piatt, director-general of the Russell group of older research-intensive universities, said they continued to excel.
"Evidence demonstrates that learning in an inquiry-based environment, where teaching is enriched by research, provides a real benefit to students.
"The high-quality teaching and research undertaken by our universities builds the UK's knowledge base and gives our students highly employable critical thinking and leadership skills."
She said Russell group institutions scored highly in the most important categories, including career prospects. "Our universities have, for many years, been developing a range of schemes to enhance graduate employability, including work-based learning, internships in coveted professions, and tailored guidance to help students consolidate the skills that are valued by employers," said Piatt.
The top three places in the league table for specialist institutions have shifted, though conservatoires still dominate.
The Royal Academy of Music ranks first, up from third place last year, taking over from the Courtauld Institute, which drops to second place in the 2010 tables.
The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama falls to third place from second last year.
• The Guardian University Guide and The Guardian Postgraduate Guide are now available from Guardian Books.
Students at Oxford University. Photograph: Graham Turner
Oxford University holds on to its position as the UK's leading teaching institution in the Guardian's university league tables, to be published tomorrow.
The tables provide vital information for students who face the toughest ever competition for university places this year.
Oxford scores highly on teaching quality, student satisfaction and career prospects.
It also spends the highest amount per student. Dr John Hood, Oxford's vice-chancellor, warned last month that the university was suffering unsustainable losses because of the cost of teaching its undergraduates.
Oxford's traditional rival, Cambridge University, retains its second-place ranking, with St Andrews University moving up from fifth spot last year to third place in the 2010 tables.
Britain's oldest universities still dominate the high rankings this year, with the London School of Economics fifth, Edinburgh seventh, and Imperial College London eighth.
But universities founded in the 1960s have also made the top 10: Warwick retains fourth position and Loughborough the tenth spot; Bath ranks ninth, up from 13th last year. Sussex has leapt 15 places to 18th, and Herriot-Watt rises from 52nd to 22nd place this year.
Prof Paul Curran, vice-chancellor of Bournemouth University, which has come top of the post-1992 universities for the second year running, said its 32nd ranking was down to investing in staff.
"We focused very clearly on academic excellence and investing in academic staff and our performance has improved dramatically.
"We've recruited 150 new staff over two years and doubled the number of staff who have doctorates, which has improved the student experience.
"Academic staff who are really enthusiastic about their subject is what we think students want, and the results would indicate that."
Newer universities tend to do less well in the Guardian's tables because they spend less money on teaching, they have lower ratios of staff to students, and their students are less happy with the feedback they get.
Paul Marshall, executive director of the 1994 group of smaller, research-intensive institutions, said: "The excellent performance of 1994 group universities in these national league tables, achieving 10 of the top 18 places, highlights yet again that our members are second to none in delivering a world-class academic experience.
"Deciding on which university to attend is an increasingly important choice in a very competitive jobs market.
"Savvy students have worked out that 1994 group universities deliver the very best academic experience through a combination of world-class research, a commitment to research-led teaching, and the highest levels of student satisfaction."
Dr Wendy Piatt, director-general of the Russell group of older research-intensive universities, said they continued to excel.
"Evidence demonstrates that learning in an inquiry-based environment, where teaching is enriched by research, provides a real benefit to students.
"The high-quality teaching and research undertaken by our universities builds the UK's knowledge base and gives our students highly employable critical thinking and leadership skills."
She said Russell group institutions scored highly in the most important categories, including career prospects. "Our universities have, for many years, been developing a range of schemes to enhance graduate employability, including work-based learning, internships in coveted professions, and tailored guidance to help students consolidate the skills that are valued by employers," said Piatt.
The top three places in the league table for specialist institutions have shifted, though conservatoires still dominate.
The Royal Academy of Music ranks first, up from third place last year, taking over from the Courtauld Institute, which drops to second place in the 2010 tables.
The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama falls to third place from second last year.
• The Guardian University Guide and The Guardian Postgraduate Guide are now available from Guardian Books.
The Difference Between Student Loans And Scholarships
The issue about the rising cost of education is not new for everyone, be it for rich people or for the those just barely earning a living.
However, this is not of so much of a threat for those who want to enter college but are not capable to meet its expenses. This is because of the two choices made available for them, first is the scholarship programs. And the second is the student loans. They may apply to either of the two.
Basically, the scholarship gives off monetary award which do not require the beneficiary to repay it. Unlike the student loan, the money that was lent to the students will be paid after some time with the corresponding amount plus interests.
Hence, it seems to be apparent that taking a scholarship program is more convenient than the student loan. Yet, you should know that both still consists of its advantages and disadvantages.
In scholarship, the students need not worry about finances throughout his college years. Almost thousands of scholarships are made available yearly. The systems of the programs depend on the financial needs of a certain student.
Although, it doesn't necessarily mean that you are not intelligent because you were not be able to acquire a scholarship. There are various types of scholarship, one is for the intellectuals who acquire and maintain high grades. The other is the specific scholarships designed for the ones who excel in definite fields, for instance, in the field of sports, math, science, music, stage performers and others.
Those who belong in average I.Q. may still win a scholarship. They may not possess the remarkable level of intelligence to win a scholarship, but their talents may secure them one.
Moreover, there are also scholarships designed for certain races, minorities, and other sectors of the society that needs monetary support. And scholarship is not just confined to college students, the students who would want to pursue further study may also benefit.
There are also several institutions that offer scholarship programs to their members, examples of this are the religious organization and union groups, etc.
Now, if you think you won't be legible for any scholarship, there is still one option - student loans.
Student loans, as mentioned above is the financial aid given to the students to pay their tution with the agreement to repay it with the corresponding interests in a given period.
Scholarships do not require for repayment, but student loans do.
The advantage of a student loan is that it will give you freedom to move as a regular student, without the pressure of maintaining high grades and you can do your other activities without thinking of the conflict in the training schedules.
The hassle is when you would consider it, student loans need to be repaid the moment you graduate; you have to pay to the very last cent plus the interests.
If you are the bread winner of your family, paying for it will be another burden though you already have secured a job.
Anyhow, it will depend on you, the important thing is you finish your college education and secure a diploma, be it from a scholarship or through student loans.
The achievement of earning your college education amidst the hindrance of money is the thing you will always be proud of.
Author: Paul Hata
More information about :
- Scholarship
- Student Loan
However, this is not of so much of a threat for those who want to enter college but are not capable to meet its expenses. This is because of the two choices made available for them, first is the scholarship programs. And the second is the student loans. They may apply to either of the two.
Basically, the scholarship gives off monetary award which do not require the beneficiary to repay it. Unlike the student loan, the money that was lent to the students will be paid after some time with the corresponding amount plus interests.
Hence, it seems to be apparent that taking a scholarship program is more convenient than the student loan. Yet, you should know that both still consists of its advantages and disadvantages.
In scholarship, the students need not worry about finances throughout his college years. Almost thousands of scholarships are made available yearly. The systems of the programs depend on the financial needs of a certain student.
Although, it doesn't necessarily mean that you are not intelligent because you were not be able to acquire a scholarship. There are various types of scholarship, one is for the intellectuals who acquire and maintain high grades. The other is the specific scholarships designed for the ones who excel in definite fields, for instance, in the field of sports, math, science, music, stage performers and others.
Those who belong in average I.Q. may still win a scholarship. They may not possess the remarkable level of intelligence to win a scholarship, but their talents may secure them one.
Moreover, there are also scholarships designed for certain races, minorities, and other sectors of the society that needs monetary support. And scholarship is not just confined to college students, the students who would want to pursue further study may also benefit.
There are also several institutions that offer scholarship programs to their members, examples of this are the religious organization and union groups, etc.
Now, if you think you won't be legible for any scholarship, there is still one option - student loans.
Student loans, as mentioned above is the financial aid given to the students to pay their tution with the agreement to repay it with the corresponding interests in a given period.
Scholarships do not require for repayment, but student loans do.
The advantage of a student loan is that it will give you freedom to move as a regular student, without the pressure of maintaining high grades and you can do your other activities without thinking of the conflict in the training schedules.
The hassle is when you would consider it, student loans need to be repaid the moment you graduate; you have to pay to the very last cent plus the interests.
If you are the bread winner of your family, paying for it will be another burden though you already have secured a job.
Anyhow, it will depend on you, the important thing is you finish your college education and secure a diploma, be it from a scholarship or through student loans.
The achievement of earning your college education amidst the hindrance of money is the thing you will always be proud of.
Author: Paul Hata
More information about :
- Scholarship
- Student Loan
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