From the Herald Express
'University challenge' launched
08:44 - 03 March 2008
Up to 20 towns and cities in England could have a new university or college within the next six years, the Government said.
Universities Secretary John Denham said he wanted to "unlock the talent" of local people and give communities across the country the chance to have their own campus.
Announcing the 'University Challenge' consultation, Mr Denham said that subject to "high quality" bids, he expected the 20 new institutions would be open or approved by 2013. It is hoped they would provide an extra 10,000 student places.
Could our very own South Devon College make it?
Will they one day win University Challenge?
Remember, you heard it first here.
3 comments:
Why? It's not like our universities are crammed to the gills...
This, surely would drive down entry standards and thus educational quotient?
There's a university of plymouth just outside Totnes, anyway. Not like that's miles away. Also loads of higher educational institutions nearby that aren't general universities.
Although there are significant benefits to living in a student town..if you are under 30 haha :)
And the Principal, Heather Maxwell MBE has got the ambition for it. Look at how she got hold of Vantage Point (and how difficult it was to screw money for bus services out of her)
Well, I expect in six years time they'll have further dropped the, (already diabolically low), standards sufficiently to ensure that an eleven plus pass with yes/no answers qualifies for a Baccelauriate entry...
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