Laura Spence speaks out

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Laura Spence, a state-school pupil who sparked a row in 2000 about university elitism when she was rejected by Oxford University despite predictions that she would receive A grades at A level, has come back to the UK to study medicine after spending four years at Harvard University studying biochemistry. Spence urges other British sixth form students to consider applying for places at universities in the United States, noting that there are a number of forms of financial aid available for students who do make this choice.

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Strength in breadth

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An analysis of the differences between the A level system of today and 30 years ago and what the changes to the system mean for university admissions. The different work done by the universities that take the top-scoring A level students and those that take students from a broader spectrum of the community is assessed.

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Society will never survive on bread and circuses alone

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Issues relating to the purpose of universities in contemporary society in the United Kingdom are examined in the light of statements made by education secretary Charles Clarke. It is argued that the true value of universities lie in their contribution to intellectual life and public discourse.

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