The returns to undergraduate degrees by socio-economic group and ethnicity
Published this week by IFS this report considers evidence on the potential benefits of a degree by studying earnings of recent graduates in a range of subject areas. The focus is on whether certain social class and ethnic groups get more economic benefit out of going to university. According to the website:“The research finds that people […]
Does social class still matter?
A landmark report on the State of Child Health released by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health found that the UK rated poorly in a comparison health of children in European Nations. 25 indicators were compared including infant mortality, obesity, immunisation and breastfeeding and in most cases poor health was linked with social deprivation […]
Is Britain Divided?
Yes, according to the latest issue of the Social Attitudes survey released this week. Britain divided? Public attitudes after seven years of austerity this focuses on how the public feel about social class, work and society. It considers whether financial cuts and austerity policies have effected attitudes as people believe Britain is more divided. Other […]
Diversity in HE. Or not…
Lies, damned lies and statistics on widening access to Russell Group universities Interesting article in the latest issue of Radical Statistic by Vikki Boliver which criticises the Russell Group Opening Doors report arguing that it is an illusion that the number of students from ‘diverse backgrounds’ has increased. Arguments are made on the basis of […]
Do extroverts earn more?
Interesting report released this week by the Sutton Trust which examines the link between personality, aspirations, career prospects and socioeconomic status. It finds that people with extrovert personalities are more likely to earn more. They are also less likely to come from poorer backgrounds. Read the full text and find out what methodology it used […]
The Independent Commission on Fees Report 2014
http://www.independentcommissionfees.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ICoF-Report-Aug-2014.pdf Report with analysis of trends in higher education applications, admissions, and enrolments with break down by socio economic background. Also information on gender gap in applications, applications by mature students and for part time study. It includes analysis of the impact of fees on applications and admissions. UCAS also provides official data on applications. The […]
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