A group of Leytonstone students had a mock parliamentary debate with pupils from a German school using Skype, last Friday.

European research ministers have made a commitment in San Sebastián to increase investment in R&D and to promote a culture of trust in scientists, without forgetting that research must be accountable to the public.

NCB today welcomes new research from the Prince’s Trust highlighting that the current generation of young people is missing out on crucial employment opportunities. The report also calls for a commitment, in advance of the general election and in the context of the ongoing recession, for continued investment in education, training and employment for young people.

Welsh Education Minister Leighton Andrews has today warned of the danger of the phrase NEET becoming a noun.

Higher Education Minister David Lammy commenting on the Association of Graduate Recruiters, graduate recruitment survey said;

It is about allowing all young people the opportunity to make the most of their existing skills, gain experience, build confidence and create a better future for themselves.Business and education can work together to create a cycle of economic prosperity.

The European University Association (EUA) is pleased to announce that it is launching a major new project, EUIMA, – funded by the European Commission – designed to support European universities in implementing specific modernisation agenda objectives as outlined in the Lisbon Strategy.

More than 180,000 telephone enquiries have been made and over 100,000 application packs sent out, just three weeks into the national roll-out of the Home Access programme. Around 3,500 partners, including a number of local authorities, schools and housing associations, have already registered to provide ongoing support and advice to those hoping to apply and the Home Access team is keen to increase this figure.