Funding

HEFCE invites green scheme initiatives

28 Jun 2011 by Admin

The Higher Education Funding Council (HEFCE) has invited applications for funding from the second phase of the Revolving Green Fund (RGF) for projects to reduce carbon emissions.

University of Dundee receives funding to widen participation

20 Jun 2011 by Admin

The University of Dundee has received funding of £350,000 for two projects intended to widen access to higher education.

Gove announces EMA's replacement

29 Mar 2011 by Admin

Michael Gove reveals to fellow politicians the new £180m 16-19 bursary scheme, which will replace the Education Maintenance Allowance, which was scrapped last year.

New bursary scheme half that of its predecessor

29 Mar 2011 by Admin

The Coalition government has revealed a £180m bursary scheme to aid the poorest students, which will replace the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) that was controversy scrapped last November.

Manchester to charge maximum fee

23 Mar 2011 by Admin

The University of Manchester has announced that it plans to charge a headline fee of £9,000 per year to UK and EU undergraduates from 2012.

Santander Renews Agreement with Imperial College

18 Feb 2011 by Admin

Santander Universities Global Division has renewed an existing agreement with Imperial College London, enhancing its support scholarships for students and academics’ research.

The new agreement, which was originally signed in 2009, has been injected with a substantial increase in funds. This increase will see the number of scholarships available for talented students rise from six to 16.

KPMG to Fund Study at Durham University

18 Feb 2011 by Admin

KPMG, one of the UK’s largest accountancy firms, has announced that it is working with Durham University and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) to develop a new school leavers’ programme for September 2011.

The scheme would see an initial 75 students start a six-year programme with the firm, leading to both a degree from Durham University and a professional chartered accountancy qualification from ICAEW.