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Violence in London Student Protests 2011- right or wrong?

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The Guardian today reports that plastic bullets will be available to police chiefs in an attempt to prevent disorder from breaking out in the capital during the latest round of student fees protests. Officers will be free to use rounds for "extreme" measures as 10,000 protesters march through London tomorrow to voice their anger over rising tuition fees and Government cuts. The bullets will be used to prevent a repeat of last year's scenes, where hundreds of arrests were made during protests due to disruption caused by a small minority. However, such police methods have angered critics who believe the scenes will be completely "un-British" and quite frankly reminiscent of Middle Eastern dictatorships.

There are several sides to this debate, but we personally defend that of the students. The UK promotes the right to education, but with ever increasing tuition fees and cuts fewer students from poorer backgrounds will be unable to continue with higher education. Why shouldn't they protest against a common right? Moreover, students across Europe are far more politically active than in the UK- and it is about time that students here were heard and had a right to express their anger at Government. UK students can not be critisized by actions of a small minority.



 

 

 

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COMBATTING YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT: OVERSEAS EXAMPLE

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Germany remains to be similar to the UK in many aspects, yet the UK continues to have a high rate of youth unemployment in comparison to that of Germany- where vocational training is celebrated and youth unemployment is at an all time low.

Experts are turning their attention overseas to ask whether the UK could be learning from the overseas example to combat youth unemployment.

Despite efforts made by Government to invest more money into apprenticeship schemes, there are still only 11 apprenticeships for every 1000 employees. In Germany, these schemes are largely unfunded. The UK is therefore missing one key element (because it is evident that money has had little effect) : the right mindset regarding apprenticeships. 

In the UK, employers are expected to fund the apprenticeships, whilst in Germany, apprenticeships for 16 to 18 year olds are funded by the state. Moreoever, in Germany, school careers advisers discuss a range of alternatives to higher eduaction with pupils from an early age- something that Britain lacks with its narrow minded "University is the answer to a better job" mindset. Overseas pupils are encouraged to complete an apprenticeship and to view it as equal to a degree, and if they desire to do so, carry on into higher education after completing their apprenticeship.

Why then, in Britain, do we feel apprenticeships are an "either/or" choice between that and higher education?



The British mindset needs to change if we are to have any chance of combatting youth unemployment.

 

 

 

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Universities abroad- a cheaper option?

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Studying abroad is common all over the world, so why hasn't the UK embraced it?



With the increase in tuition fees and loss of University places, studying abroad may be the perfect alternative. We look into some key factors of studying abroad:

  • Language- the majority of courses are taught in English so language should not be a problem. Moreover, it is likely that you will pick up some of the language- an added bonus to your degree!
  • Distance- you will know people that travel across England to attend University. A flight to Amsterdam will take up just 1 hour of your time.
  • Fees- costs differ, but range from nothing to £30,000
  • Culture- studying abroad not only opens you to a different culture but gives you a range of employment opportunities not available to you in the UK.

Visit www.thestudentworld.com to find out more information on studying abroad.

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The Worst Towns for Employment

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Nearly a quarter of 16- to 24-year-olds are not in work, education or training  in some English towns – and this is likely to rise in the next few years.

Grimsby, Doncaster and Warrington are reported to be the worst areas for youth unemployment according to the Work Foundation, with almost one in four under 25 year olds being unemployed.

The areas with most potential appear to be Oxford, Aberdeen and York,  where the proportion of unemployed 16- to 24-year-olds is fewer than one in 10 – far below the national average of 15.6%.



The study revealed that areas with the most youth unemployment tended to be in the north of England, in areas with a history of industrial decline that were heavily reliant on public sector employment. Apart from Birmingham, these cities and towns were on the outskirts of major cities, had relatively low-skilled citizens and had struggled to attract private sector firms.

 

 

 

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