Higher education
hideN.B. Tertiary education as a concept in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland includes both further education as well as higher education. For information about further education look under that term. For other countries, tertiary education is synonymous with higher education.
Higher education refers to a level of education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, community colleges, liberal arts colleges, institutes of technology and other collegiate level institutions, such as vocational schools, trade schools and career colleges, that award academic degrees or professional certifications.
Since 1950, Article 2 of the first Protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights obliges all signatory parties to guarantee the right to education. At the world level, the United Nations' International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of 1966, guarantees this right under its Article 13, which states that "higher education shall be made equally accessible to all, on the basis of capacity, by every appropriate means, and in particular by the progressive introduction of free education".
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News tagged with higher education
EU sets out new science plan
Oct 07, 2009 |
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(AP) -- European authorities and industry must increase funding for scientific research and improve cooperation to try to close the technology gap with the United States, the European Commission said Tuesday.
Competition for College Admissions Perpetuates Class Divide in Higher Education
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Oct 02, 2009 |
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Increased competition for college admissions combined with the heightened emphasis on test scores in recent decades has fueled the growth of class inequality in American higher education, according to sociologist Sigal Alon ...
Study shows simplifying financial aid process improves access to higher education
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Sep 23, 2009 |
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For years, studies have shown that young people from low-income households across North America are less likely to apply to college or university than peers from higher-income families. Now, a groundbreaking new study shows ...
Study: Higher education playing bigger role in gender wage gap
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Aug 09, 2009 |
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While higher education has helped women narrow their long-running wage gap with men, there is one college-related factor that has becoming increasingly important in perpetuating that gap, according to new research.
Virtual education... for free
Jul 31, 2009 |
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They don't offer degrees but then they don't charge tuition either.
A combination of education methods could be the key for some students aiming for higher education
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Jul 24, 2009 |
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Dr Geoff Hayward from Oxford University funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, who led the research points out, a high proportion of those with combined academic and vocational qualifications gained their qualifications ...
U. of I. education expert: Community colleges undervalued, underfunded
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Jul 14, 2009 |
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Popular culture may have an uncharitable attitude toward community colleges, but a University of Illinois expert in education says they are an underfunded community asset and an invaluable resource for first-generation ...
One in five girls in upper secondary school suffers from school burnout
May 14, 2009 |
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The transition from basic education to upper secondary school is a challenge for many young people. According to a study of school burnout at different stages of school and higher education, upper secondary school is a particularly ...
Finances can shape kids' intentions about college
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May 12, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- If college seems too expensive, what is the point of doing homework?
Financial barriers to attending college affect academic goals in young students
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Apr 22, 2009 |
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Most young students do not enjoy homework. However, after being told that good grades will help them get into college and lead to a better life, most students eventually buckle down and start studying. But what if college ...
Undocumented students face barriers to higher education
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Apr 21, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- New research released by the College Board shows that because of financial barriers and exclusion from the legal workforce, only a fraction of undocumented high school graduates go on to college. The board ...
Diversity work should be considered in tenure and promotion decisions, MU professor says
Feb 02, 2009 |
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Many college campuses are striving to become more diverse in their faculty and student populations, but creating a diverse environment can be a challenging and demanding process for faculty members. In a new study, Jeni Hart, ...
Survey shows significant education discrepancies among second generation immigrants in the Netherlands
Nov 19, 2008 |
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No less than one quarter of second-generation immigrants in the Netherlands drops out of school. This is the most alarming result of a recent survey conducted among the second generation of Turkish and Moroccan descent in ...
The university of the future
Jul 15, 2008 |
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In a world where economies are increasingly dependent upon high-level knowledge, higher education is a key national resource. But a Forward Look initiated by the European Science Foundation (ESF) shows that we need to know ...
