tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28080878099085617012024-02-07T04:01:17.489+00:00UK Student CornerLife in the UK from a student's perspective.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-14718335513997986632015-07-29T07:15:00.007+00:002015-07-29T07:15:53.782+00:00University of South Wales closes London campus<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The University of South Wales Caerleon campus in London’s Docklands after it failed to attract foreign students. <br />
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Read more in the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3178107/University-accused-wasting-taxpayers-money-satellite-campus-attracts-no-students.html">Daily Mail</a></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-75061895803948466002013-03-14T00:15:00.000+00:002013-03-14T00:15:11.150+00:00Scholarships for Indian students<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The University of Warwick has announced 16 scholarships for Indian students for taught Masters degrees including three scholarships for Warwick Business School (WBS) students.<br />
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More detail <a href="http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/insite/news/intnews2/scholarships_indian_students">here</a>.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-79203225524491757432012-10-07T20:56:00.001+00:002012-10-07T20:57:03.801+00:00January and February 2013 MBA intakes in the UKHere is a list of few universities offering January - February intakes for MBAs. <br />
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Coventry University (Coventry and London)<br />
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Middlesex University (London)<br />
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Kingston University (London)<br />
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University of Hertfordshire (Near London)<br />
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University of East London (London) (International Business MBA)<br />
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Kingston is the only one which is accredited by the Association of MBAs.<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-57626185323080617942012-05-22T23:20:00.000+00:002012-05-22T23:20:14.904+00:00Coventry University moves up in the UK University league tablesCoventry University leaps 17 places to 46th overall in the <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/table/2012/may/21/university-league-table-2013">2013 Guardian University league table</a>. The new rankings places Coventry University 1st amongst the post 92 Universities.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-79618015065909307682011-08-16T21:01:00.003+00:002011-08-16T21:02:41.163+00:00How to use social media for job hunting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i>Guest post by Carlo Pandian</i><br />
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Recruitment has changed dramatically in the last 10 years with many companies involved in finding innovative and lean solutions for employers and employees. Social media and Internet have played a key role in this transformation.<br />
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Here you can find five suggestions to improve your chances while you are job seeking. You can boost your presence in the job market with these simple steps:<br />
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1. Register as a <a href="http://linkedin.com/">Linkedin</a> member and upload your CV. Linkedin is the main social network to find job, contact employers, showcase your experience and networks within the professionals in your field.<br />
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2. Optimize your Linkedin profile – Add your Blog and Twitter Account if these are related to your future job. When employers are looking for staff they will type keywords to find you, so it is important you will add this keywords in your interests and specialities sections.<br />
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Moreover you can boost your profile and win the competition by adding special features ( From the main navigation bar > More > My Applications). In particular add a Reading list with job related books, events you have attended or you will attend in the future (there are many for marketing, art, law, health care and other professions) and publications you have written in the past.<br />
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3. Join Linkedin Groups and Associations related to your category. Contribute to the discussion of them and connect with some employers<br />
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4. Recommend your academic colleagues and previous work mates and ask for a recommendation back.<br />
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5. Search for vacancies on the <a href="http://jobs.adzuna.co.uk/">Adzuna job site</a>. The website gathers job ads from almost all the job boards in UK and allows you to be recommended by your friends through its unique Linkedin social feature.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-76226452826321841782011-04-17T18:36:00.001+00:002011-04-17T18:37:25.799+00:00Snippets of the lives of PhD studentsIf you are thinking about doing your PhD here in the UK, you are probably wondering what they go through. Check out <a href="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/researchexchange/">PhD Life: A blog about real researcher issues</a>. The blog is hosted by the University of Warwick Library <a href="http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/researchexchange/">Wolfson Research Exchange</a>. There are some really interesting posts by PhD students in the University of Warwick - thoughts, experiences as well as rants.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-30004413513550060442011-04-08T10:25:00.001+00:002011-04-25T10:04:35.279+00:00Car insurance – making the student loan stretch a little further<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Going to university or college is an exciting time. New experiences, new friends and new challenges make it one of the most rewarding periods of your life. But it’s also one of the most expensive, and with students increasingly worried about mounting debt and student fees, saving money wherever possible is vitally important. The price of running a car is also spiralling upwards, and one of the biggest costs is car insurance. So how can an impoverished student make their loan stretch a little further when it comes to running a car?<br />
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<b>Get the insurance you need<br />
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It’s a sad fact of life for most students, but the ‘magic age’ for <a href="http://www.tescofinance.com/personal/finance/insurance/carins/index.jsp">car insurance</a> is widely regarded as 25. That means you’ll often have to wait until you’ve left university or college to see your insurance costs drop dramatically. But drivers under 25 can still get a good deal by shopping around and getting the car insurance that they need, rather than the insurance they’d like. Fully comprehensive may be out of your price range, but that still leaves you with two options – third party only and third party, fire and theft.<br />
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Of the two, the latter is preferable as it gives you greater insurance coverage. However, hunting around on the Internet is a great way of finding a package that may offer much more than you expected. There’ll also be handy tips and hints on how to keep your costs down. For example, if your car is garaged then obviously your premiums will be a lot less than if you leave it parked on the roadside. Look for insurance providers that offer special deals for younger drivers and even those who provide specialist insurance for students.<br />
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<b>What kind of car are you driving?</b><br />
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Chances are it won’t be a Ferrari. However, even the cheapest little run around can be expensive to insure, so do a bit of research before you get on the road and find a model or make of car that’s cheap to insure as well as run. But bear in mind that your breakdown policy may only cover a certain number of roadside recoveries every year, so make sure that your car is reliable as well as cheap to run.<br />
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<b>Team up</b><br />
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Students are used to sharing almost everything. Your digs, the fridge, even your washing powder. So if you’re sharing with friends, then sharing a car is a great way to split the costs between two people and keep your car insurance down. By becoming a named driver rather than the sole party on a car insurance policy, you can pay a percentage towards the insurance with your friend but still use the car when you need to. <br />
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<b>Be honest with your insurer</b><br />
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Some people try and cut the cost of their insurance by ‘not telling everything’ to their insurer, such as their occupation or whether the car has been modified. This is a false economy and if you do have to make a claim and it’s discovered that you’ve been less than forthcoming with certain details, you may lose much more than the cost of the crash, as it can be considered to be fraud. Always be completely honest and open with your insurance provider, including the fact that you’re a student. It’ll work out much cheaper in the long run. <br />
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Finally, shop around. With online comparison sites now the most common way that people search for car insurance, there are plenty of providers offering great deals to younger or less experienced drivers. By going online and comparing insurers, you’ll get a good idea of what’s on offer and where to find the best deals.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-85243114118902226742011-03-02T10:02:00.003+00:002011-04-25T10:04:18.152+00:0010 Tips for Students in the UK<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">By Paula Dierkins,<br />
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International students in any country are initially plagued by homesickness, loneliness and doubt; however, with some careful planning and disciplined behavior, they can turn their academic experience in the UK to one that they remember positively for the rest of their life. If you’re ready to leave for the UK for graduate (or undergraduate) studies, here are a few tips to help you cope: <br />
<ol><li>Prepare for your stay in the UK months before you’re scheduled to arrive – you may have secured admission to a university, but ask about accommodation and food options and ensure that you have a definite place to stay when you get to your college.</li>
<li>The system of education may be completely different from what you’ve been accustomed to so far, so read up on university academics in the UK, particularly about the course you’ve signed up for. Your schedule is likely to change by the week or by the term, and you may have to complete a certain number of hours for the completion of each course. If you know what’s expected of you, it’s easy to stay ahead.<a name='more'></a></li>
<li>Ensure that you have the right kind of clothes before you land in the UK – most parts of the country are very cold and you may need warm clothes like coats and sweaters when you leave the airport. Check the web or ask the university for help.</li>
<li>Find other students from your home country to befriend, but ensure that you don’t limit yourself to their company alone. You can start out by seeking solace in familiarity, but be open to interacting with students of all other cultures and communities as well.</li>
<li>If you struggle with the English language, see if you can take a few classes on campus. Talk to your student counselor and ask about the options available to you. You must be fluent in English if you want to understand your teachers and your fellow students, and if you wish to work part or full time.</li>
<li>If you find it hard to cope with the food that is available locally, check with your landlord if you can cook your own food or if you can find more preferable options elsewhere. Ask other students, especially those from your own country, and check the web too for alternatives.</li>
<li>Check your student immigration terms to see if you’re eligible to work in the UK. Before you start working, find out how many hours you’re allowed to work during term time and if you need to pay tax or insurance because you’re an individual earner.</li>
<li>If you’re working part-time, ensure that you keep up with your academics and that work does not become a distracting factor that lowers your grades.</li>
<li>Plan your leisure time wisely and get as much studying as you can during term time instead of putting it all off just before your exams are due.</li>
<li>Follow the rules and laws of the country on and off campus – you don’t want a criminal case against you when you’re a student, so be wary of trusting people and being led into activities that could have criminal or fraudulent intent.</li>
</ol><b>This guest post is contributed by Paula Dierkins, who writes on the topic of <a href="http://phdonlinedegree.com/">Online PhD Degree</a>. Paula can be reached at her email id: paula.dierkins[@]gmail[.]com</b></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-14583291849105462392011-02-24T02:35:00.000+00:002011-02-24T02:35:28.549+00:00UK business schools slide in global MBA rankingsThere is only one UK business school in the top 25 <a href="http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/global-mba-rankings-2011">Global MBA Rankings 2011</a>. London Business School is ranked #1 in the World and that's it. University of Cambridge: Judge and University of Oxford: Saïd are ranked 26th and 27th respectively. University of Oxford: Saïd was ranked 16th last year while University of Cambridge: Judge was ranked 21st<br />
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Warwick Business School is ranked 58th. A slide from 42nd position last year.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-28826135078582692662010-12-20T22:35:00.001+00:002011-04-25T10:05:05.814+00:00New UK Immigration Changes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">From the University of Warwick website.<br />
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The Home Secretary, Theresa May, has spoken recently about a series of measures to reduce net migration. These will have an impact on international students and, in particular, on the employment routes available to them after their studies, namely Tier 1 (Post Study Work) and Tier 1 (General). The key changes include:<br />
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<ul><li>an annual limit of 21,700 across Tiers 1 and 2 of the Points Based System on the number of people coming here to work from outside the EU in 2011-12.</li>
<li>closing Tier 1 General route and using Tier 1 to attract more investors, entrepreneurs and people of exceptional talent. This route permitted unrestricted employment for highly skilled migrants.</li>
<li>a limit for the revised Tier 1 route, excluding entrepreneurs and investors, will be set at 1,000</li>
<li>a limit of 20,700 under Tier 2 and raising the bar to graduate level jobs so that only the most skilled migrants are allowed to come to the UK. This marks a return to the days before the first Prime Minister’s Initiative for International Education (1999) where obtaining a work permit was the only way in which an international graduate could remain in the UK after studies for employment. It is very difficult to prove that a post cannot be filled from the local (UK/EU labour force).</li>
<li>intra-company transfers (ICTs) will be exempt, but standards will be raised and numbers lowered by placing a new salary threshold of £40,000 for ICTs longer than 12 months.</li>
<li>tighter controls on the Tier 2 limit. UKBA will distribute Certificates of Sponsorship to employers on a monthly basis, rather than pre-allocating as is current practice.</li>
</ul>On 7 December 2010, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) set out proposals for the major reform of the student migration route and launched an 8 week consultation with stakeholders: <a href="http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/dec/16student-visa-system">www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/dec/16student-visa-system</a>. The broad aims of the reforms are:<br />
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Raising the level of courses students can study. Only Highly Trusted Sponsors will be able to offer courses to adult students at National Qualification Levels 3, 4 and 5 (sub-degree level).<br />
<ul><li>Introducing tougher entry criteria for students other than child students</li>
<li>Ensuring students return overseas after their course</li>
<li>Limiting the entitlements to work and sponsor dependants</li>
<li>Simpler procedures for checking low-risk applications</li>
<li>Stricter accreditation procedures for education providers in the private sector</li>
</ul>The new proposals could see Tier 4 - students coming to the UK under the points- based system - restricted to those studying largely degree level courses and to child students, unless the institution is a Highly Trusted Sponsor. English language competence could become the key indicator of someone's eligibility to complete a higher level course and all Tier 4 applicants will have to pass a secure English language test showing competence at intermediary level B2, a step up from the B1 currently required.<br />
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The drive to ensure students return overseas after their course finishes will mean students will have to leave the UK and apply for a new visa to further their studies, and show evidence of progression to a higher course. It will also see the <b>closure of the post-study route</b> under Tier 1. This would be a blow for international students who value the opportunity to enhance their UK degree with some UK work experience.<br />
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Highly Trusted Sponsor status is awarded to institutions where there are high levels of compliance with UKBA sponsor duties and where the risk of immigration abuse by the sponsor's migrants is deemed to be minimal. This status brings certain benefits not available to non-Highly Trusted Sponsors, such as the right to offer programmes at sub-degree level, eg the Higher Education Foundation Programme. Warwick was awarded Highly Trusted Sponsor status in September 2010.<br />
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Some issues of concern for foreigners who come here to study:<br />
1. Your dependants may not be able to work while you study.<br />
2. You may have to forget about getting work experience here in the UK after your degree.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-36388501359892109392010-10-06T08:40:00.002+00:002010-10-07T09:06:51.409+00:00Warwick does not make the top 200 World University RankingsI was really shocked when I found out that the University of Warwick was missing from the <a href="http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/2010-2011/top-200.html">top 200 list of THE World University Rankings 2010</a>. This was the first time it has happened in years.<br />
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They had been expecting to do better than lst year in view of the fact that Warwick was ranked 7th overall in the latest, definitive Research Assessment Exercise. <br />
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From what I read in the forums, under the new <a href="http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/2010-2011/analysis-methodology.html">methodology</a> used by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, "research influence" is the heaviest weighted section of the rankings which is based at research paper citations. <br />
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According to Phil Baty, Editor, Times Higher Education World University Rankings:<br />
<blockquote>"Based on citations data from 12,000 high impact academic journals over five years, Wawrick's research does not appear to be very influential."</blockquote>Anyway, here are the top 10 British Universities:<br />
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<ol><li>6 University of Cambridge UK</li>
<li>6 University of Oxford UK</li>
<li>9 Imperial College London UK</li>
<li>22 University College London UK</li>
<li>40 University of Edinburgh UK</li>
<li>68 University of Bristol UK</li>
<li>77 King’s College London UK</li>
<li>79 University of Sussex UK</li>
<li>81 University of York UK</li>
<li>85 Durham University UK</li>
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I was looking at the current research projects on the WBS site when I encountered your name. I'm interested in pursuing a PhD from WBS in the Marketing and Strategy department. As such, could you please answer a few queries regarding the same? Basically, my queries are:-<br />
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1. Regarding procedure for admission into the programme, I came to know that one has to submit a research proposal. Is the selection done based on that research proposal alone or there are other criteria? <br />
2. When is the right time to apply? I've also read that one should apply before February to be eligible for funding.<br />
3. I don't have any teaching experiences. But I've been good academically in my under graduation (top 10 in my class). Would this hamper my chance?<br />
4. How is the funding of Ph.D student like? Is it appropriate enough to see me through the 3-4 years? I'm not married and do not have any education loan right now, but I also do not want to take any loan.<br />
5. How is the work culture in Warwick?<br />
6. What is the scene for placement/job offer after completion of the course?<br />
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Basically, I'm more worried about my chance in getting through WBS, as I've no idea what the competitive scene is like, and I've decided to do PhD a little late (realization that I'm more suited for research rather than the mundane corporate work).<br />
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Here are my answers:<br />
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1. The research proposal is very important but you need to see if there is a supervisor in your area of research WHO IS WILLING TO SUPERVISE YOU. Here are the steps I followed:<br />
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i) Get a proposal ready<br />
ii) Browse around to see if there is anyone who lists your proposed area of research under their areas of interest.<br />
iii) Once you have shortlisted a few, contact them directly with your CV and brief description of your research proposal. <br />
Usually they will reply within a few days. I my case, my proposed supervisor called me up after we had fixed a suitable date and time. <br />
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The funny thing is that he left for another University and I was passed onto another supervisor who also contacted me. Later on, I put forward another altogether different proposal for which I got my scholarship.<br />
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2. I can only say, the earliest the better. February is a good time. You can apply for scholarships along with your University application once your supervisor has accepted to supervise you.<br />
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3. No! Most PhD students do not have teaching experience and scholarships are based on their prior experience and academic background plus support from the supervisor or referees. However, in order to eligible for a studentship (teaching assistant), like I did, you do need teaching experience. <br />
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4. In Warwick it is around £16,000. Fees are around £11,000 so you have £5000 for expenses which might be enough if you are single. <br />
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5. Warwick is among the top Universities in Europe and one of the best places to work and highly competitive. In fact, to get a lecturership is really difficult.<br />
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6. It all depends on your capabilities - you need to show that you are a good researcher as evidenced by publications in journals in your field and ability to get funding. <br />
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Application to Warwick Business School is highly competitive and I heard that more than 300 students from all around the World applied for around 30 places last year. However, do not worry. If I can get in, anyone can. I realise that most don't do their homework and apply to the school straightaway which is a big mistake. It is crucial to get an academic who agrees to supervise you first.<br />
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Do read this related blog post as well: <a href="http://ok-lah.blogspot.com/2010/03/thinking-of-doing-phd.html" style="color: #777777; display: inline !important; font-family: Trebuchet, 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; line-height: 21px; text-decoration: underline;">Thinking of doing a PhD?</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-27207318319842367622010-08-31T11:30:00.001+00:002010-08-31T11:30:46.235+00:00Richard Holmes in THERichard Holmes, a lecturer at<a href="http://www.uitm.edu.my/"> Universiti Teknologi MARA</a> and blogger who blogs at <a href="http://rankingwatch.blogspot.com/">http://rankingwatch.blogspot.com/</a> has a special mention in the 1962nd issue of the Times Higher Education magazine.<br />
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Phil Baty, editor at THE World University Rankings mentions that Richard "has done more than anyone to highlight the weaknesses in existing systems". he further adds that he was that one that helped convince them to develop "a new methodology with a new data provider, Thomson Reuters."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-11115991128103278772009-08-06T14:49:00.002+00:002009-08-06T14:52:42.910+00:00On academics and publicationsAll academics know about importance given to publications and how hard it is to get into the top ranking journals. Read my post "<a href="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/dilipmutum/entry/mantra_of_the/" rel="bookmark">Mantra of the academics</a>" on my blog "<a title="Snippets of my life as a doctoral researcher in the Warwick Business School, University of Warwick." href="http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/dilipmutum/">Dilip Mutum's Warwick Experience</a>".Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-26009331462423278062009-06-07T10:03:00.003+00:002009-06-07T10:07:01.357+00:00Girls out perform boys in British UniversitiesAccording to a Higher Education Policy Institute report, "women are more likely to get places in the top universities and go on to get better grades". <br /><br />The reports also debunks beliefs that Men dominate in top Universities or high status subjects such as medicine.<br /><br />Read the BBC report <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/8085011.stm">Men 'out-performed at university'</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-78320034086860863812009-06-03T12:05:00.002+00:002009-06-03T12:08:50.778+00:00Festival of Social Sciences at WarwickThe Faculty of Social Sciences is organising the Festival of Social Sciences, which takes place from Monday 15th to Friday 19th June 2009.<br /><br />There are a number of events lined up. Highlights include keynote lectures from the Vice-Chancellor Professor Nigel Thrift and Lord Professor Anthony Giddens who will discuss his latest work.<br /><br />Check out the <a href="http://www.warwick.ac.uk/go/socscifestival">Festival of Social Sciences</a> site for more information.<br /><br />there will be regular updates as well on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/socscifestival">@socscifestival</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-56121899615259663672009-03-12T14:26:00.002+00:002009-03-12T14:31:53.129+00:00Pending changes to the immigration rulesAs issue of concern if you are an non-EU student in the UK and you need need to extend your current student visa.<br /><br />The new Points Based System for student visas (Tier 4) will be implemented from the 31st of March 2009. <br /><br />For visa extensions of nine months or less, you will need to provide evidence of any remaining course fees to be paid plus £600pm (up to a maximum of £1200) living costs.<br /><br />If more than nine months you will need to provide evidence of your first year’s fees plus £1200 living costs.<br /><br />In addition, if you have any dependants. you will need to show evidence of funds to support such dependants. The amount has not been fixed yet but is tentatively £533 (per month) for each dependant (including children) for applications made to other PBS tiers so we anticipate that it will be similar if not the same for Tier 4 applications although a limit of 2 months may also be set here.<br /><br />Moreover, these funds must have been in your bank account for 28 days prior to the date of your visa application and the balance of your account cannot drop below the amounts specified above even for one day or your application will not be valid.<br /><br />Read the <a href="http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/applyingafter-March/">policy guidance for Tier 4 applications</a>.<br /><br />All supporting documents must be dated no more than one calendar month before you make your application.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-22611139934523608922009-01-28T09:46:00.003+00:002009-01-28T09:55:06.618+00:00One World Week at WarwickThe World's Largest Student-run International Event "<a href="http://www.oneworldweek.net/">One World Week</a>" is now going on at the University of Warwick and will go on till the to 31st January 2009. The event is run by some 240 volunteer students from across the University. This is the 14th annual One World Week.<br /><br />Really love the design of their site. Cool.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-4388459486888995742008-11-17T11:49:00.002+00:002008-11-17T11:54:22.908+00:00WBS MBA rankings going upWarwick Business School (WBS) has been ranked 23rd in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit's Which MBA? Guide for the Full-time MBA. This is a upward movement of 4 positions from last year. It is also in the Top Ten schools in Europe. <br />Read <a href="http://www.wbs.ac.uk/news/releases/2008/09/26/Warwick/Business/School">here</a>. <br /><br />The school has also been ranked third in the UK for its Executive MBA programme in the 2008 Financial Times global ranking of Executive MBAs. Read the <a href="http://www.wbs.ac.uk/news/releases/2008/10/27/Business/school/media">news here</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-13100912689942538052008-11-07T11:11:00.003+00:002008-11-07T11:15:42.674+00:00Fingerprinting of overseas students in the UKIn case you are not aware, overseas students will need to give their finger prints beginning this month including those who are already in the UK when they get their visa extended (from 25 November). They will also need to carry biometric identity cards. <br /><br />This is part of the new measures initiated by the Government to tackle bogus students in the UK.<br /><br />According to a recent <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7708990.stm">BBC report</a>, <br /><blockquote>"international students contribute £2.5bn to the UK economy in tuition fees alone" - and the Home Office notes another estimate that overseas students are worth £8.5bn to the wider economy. </blockquote>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-56531025711491267982008-11-02T21:42:00.003+00:002008-11-03T15:27:01.017+00:00IDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology<a href="http://www.qalamun.com/">Ainee</a> sent me this announcement:<br /><br /><br />For Academic Year 1430H/ 2009-10<br /><br />1. The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is pleased to announce the availability of Scholarships under "The IDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology."<br /><br />2. Under the Scholarship, selected scholars may pursue full-time 3-year Ph. D study or 6-12 months of Post-Doctoral research in any of the approved fields in science and high technology at renowned institutions of higher learning in the world. The scholarship covers:<br /> 1. Tuition/bench fee<br /> 2. Monthly living allowance<br /> 3. Monthly family allowance (for Ph.D study only)<br /> 4. Clothing/books allowance (for Ph.D study only)<br /> 5. Installation allowance (for Ph.D study only)<br /> 6. Computer Allowance (for Ph.D study only)<br /> 7. Conference/Thesis preparation allowance<br /> 8. Medical coverage<br /> 9. Return air tickets<br /><br /><br />3. Prospective applicants must be from a member country of the IDB, attached to a scientific, academic and/or research institution in their respective countries and meet the following eligibility criteria:<br /><br /><ol><li>Aged up to 35 years for Ph.D and up to 40 years for Post-Doctoral research</li><li>Possess M.Sc (for Ph.D study) and Ph.D (for Post-Doctoral research) in science/ technology fields.</li><li>Possess above average academic standing or ‘Very Good’ overall grades</li><li>Having minimum of 2 years experience for Ph.D . study (post Master degree period) and 5 years for Post-Doctoral research (2 years must be at post-Ph.D. period)</li><li>Having proven publications and/or research in science and technology (for Post-Doc)</li><li>Having research proposal in a specific field of study under the Programme directly relevant to country’s development needs.</li><li>Proven proficiency in the language of study/research (medium of instruction)</li></ol><br />Completed Application Form with relevant required documents should be submitted to the respective member country’s Office of the IDB Governor or its designated office (and not directly to the IDB Headquarters in Jeddah), by December 31, 2008.<br /><br />Application Form and detailed brochure can be obtained from member country’s Office of the IDB Governor, from the IDB Headquarters or from <a href="http://www.isdb.org/">IDB web site</a>.<br /><br />When inquiring, please indicate your age and nationality.<br /><br />Hezerul Abdul Karim<br />University of Surrey,<br />UKUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-14662475366723310452008-09-16T12:04:00.003+00:002008-09-16T12:13:56.336+00:00Foreign students good for British UniversitiesThe education industry may be the only one doing well during these times. <br /><br />According to a new BBC report, fees from International students "were now a bigger source of income for most universities than research grants". <br />Not surprising. I pay almost three times as compared to a UK/ EU student. <br /><br />There were also more foreign students from non-EU countries (1 in 10) as compared to EU enrolments (1 in 20).<br /><br />Students from China make up the biggest population of foreign students. There were also a high number of Indian post-graduate students.<br /><br />Read the full report "<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7617383.stm">Foreigners 'prop up' universities</a>".Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-88563536535905424332008-07-31T20:16:00.002+00:002016-11-14T02:00:26.057+00:00Can students and students dependents work in the UK?A lot of foreign students (from outside the UK) are unsure whether they would be allowed to work in the country and the numbers of hours, if they are.<br />
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Well the answer is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/540421/T4_Migrant_Guidance_July_2016.pdf">YES</a>. If you are on a student visa you are allowed part-time or holiday work but not more than 20 hours a week during term time. <br />
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If you are going to be studying for at least 12 months, then your dependent will be allowed to work full time.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-84228753224375365052008-07-13T15:55:00.001+00:002008-07-13T15:56:55.607+00:00Call for papers - European Marketing Academy 38th ConferenceThe <a href="http://www.emac2009.org/ "> European Marketing Academy 38th Conference</a> will be held next year in Nantes, on the French Atlantic Coast. It will be hosted by the Audencia Nantes School of Management.<br /><br />the conference will be held from 26-29 May 2009 with the Theme: Marketing and the Core Disciplines: rediscovering references?<br /><br />Submission Deadline: 7th December 2008Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808087809908561701.post-55022959982355736692008-06-12T14:41:00.002+00:002008-06-12T14:46:55.172+00:00AGBA conference in DubaiJust wanted to help spread the news about a conference in Dubai. The <a href="http://www.agba.us ">ACADEMY FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS ADVANCEMENT</a> (AGBA) is going to have it's Fifth Annual Congress in Dubai this year. It is hosted by the Gulf University, Bahrain and will be held from November 15 to 17, 2008. <br /><br />they are now calling for papers.<br /><br />The main theme of AGBA’s Fifth Annual World Congress is “Business and Entrepreneurship Development in a Globalized Era”. <br /><br />It will feature competitive papers, work in progress papers, doctoral colloquium papers and special panel sessions.<br /><br />Submissions will be subjected to a double-blind review and will be published in the refereed conference proceedings - Advances in Global Business Research.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0