Moving On magazine Careers and Qualifications for School Leavers

The Government’s Department for Education has been working on major changes to the way A-levels are taught and assessed in schools and colleges. A-level content will also be changed, to make them more ‘fit for purpose’ – or tougher, to put it bluntly! Universities will be involved in specifying the content of the new A-level exams, so that they meet ... Read More »

For 17 years, women in the science industry have been celebrated for their incredible efforts and contributions to the research field, from curing diseases to protecting the environment, at the annual L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards. This year, Professor Dame Carol Robinson has been awarded the European Laureate award, making her the fifth British scientist to have won the ... Read More »

The work of cognitive neuroscientist, Professor Sarah – Jayne Blakemore is causing a stir with the education department. Her research into neuroplasticity and the development of the pre-frontal cortex in the adolescent brain is proving to be fascinating when it comes to understanding the behaviour of teenagers. It may also have an impact on our understanding of when the best ... Read More »

Today is a key date for most art and design courses, so don’t miss it! If you are applying for an art and design course through UCAS then today your application should arrive at UCAS by 6pm UK time. Remember that your reference must be complete before you apply, so make sure that this is all sorted first. We will ... Read More »

Following a review of services by a government task force, ministers have made a five year plan to improve mental health services for children and young people. Previous research has shown that fewer than 35 per cent of young people get the help that they need with mental health problems and the annual report of 2012 by the Chief Medical ... Read More »