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Mock Assessment Centre (Day 1), Bradford University School of Management 2016

Posted on November 21, 2016 by kindadukish

A further pilgrimage to the School of Management at Bradford University today (in the ubiquitous “re” building) for the mock assessment centre for the students participating in the career management module which is part of their degree programme. The students … Continue reading →

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Bradford University Open Day (2015)

Posted on October 5, 2015 by kindadukish

Last Saturday I visited Bradford University as they were holding the first of their open days for prospective students. It is fair to say that Bradford as a city does not have a glorious reputation as a scenic place and … Continue reading →

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Cambridge University reinstates “entrance examination”

Posted on September 21, 2015 by kindadukish

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY is planning to introduce a universal entrance exam for the first time in a generation because the glut of top-grade A-levels is making it hard to identify the brightest. The ancient institution is considering reinstituting a university-wide test that … Continue reading →

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A move to equality or just window dressing?

Posted on August 4, 2015 by kindadukish

One of Britain’s biggest graduate recruiters will no longer consider degree or A-level results when assessing potential employees. EY, the global accountancy firm, announced that it was scrapping the requirement for applicants to have a minimum 2:1 degree pass or Ucas … Continue reading →

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