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Birmingham warned over the graduate brain drain from city Sep 09 2009

The West Midlands economy will continue to struggle if the drain of graduates leaving the region’s universities is not halted.Read

Why Birmingham won't keep me after I graduate Sep 09 2009

Two years ago Rebekah Douglas chose to come to Birmingham to study for her degree. As her third year approaches, she explains why it will almost certainly be her last in the city.Read

City’s first performing arts school comes stage closer Sep 08 2009

Plans to open Birmingham’s first school dedicated to digital, creative and performing arts have moved a step closer.Read

Fifth Birmingham secondary school likely to transfer to city academy status Sep 03 2009

Trade unions appear to have lost a battle to stop a fifth Birmingham secondary school transferring to city academy status.Read

New Birmingham Metropolitan College opens its doors Sep 02 2009

Birmingham’s education sector entered a new era with the unveiling of its newest further education college last night.Read

Sandwell College gets final LSC approval for new campus in West Bromwich Aug 31 2009

The head of a Black Country college has expressed delight after its £80 million rebuilding project overcame the final, financial, obstacle.Read

Birmingham University opens office in India Aug 28 2009

The University of Birmingham has opened its first overseas office in India.Read

Thousands set to miss out as universities fill all places Aug 25 2009

Universities have already closed their doors to desperate students as the number of vacant places were filled within hours.Read

Birmingham City University official says UK needs more student places Aug 21 2009

A senior university figure in Birmingham has accused the Government of missing a vital opportunity to prevent thousands of school and college leavers of swelling the already growing jobless queue.Read

Huge A-level exams success for West Midlands students Aug 20 2009

Students across the region basked in the same glory that saw the overall A-level pass rate improve nationally for the 27th year in succession.Read

Stafford man goes from bullying victim to A-level success Aug 20 2009

A man bullied so badly as a child he attempted suicide has picked up his second A-level – 19 years after leaving school early.Read

Haybridge High School sees 47% of pupils gain A and B grades in A-levels Aug 20 2009

Staff and students at Haybridge High School, Hagley, were again celebrating success as this year’s A-Level results were published.Read

Chasetown college delighted with A-level results Aug 20 2009

Chasetown Specialist Sports College has reported a successful year for students in their A-Level results. Read

Princethorpe College, Rugby Aug 20 2009

Princethorpe College, Rugby, achieved an average of 324 UCAS points per candidate with a 98% pass rate, 46% A-B grades and 75% A-C grades. Read

Foxford Community Arts College, Coventry Aug 20 2009

There was delight all round at Foxford Community Arts College, Coventry, with this year’s A-level results.Read

Sidney Stringer Community Technology College, Coventry Aug 20 2009

Teachers at Sidney Stringer Community Technology College in Coventry  expect A-level top grades this year to be double what they were last year.Read

King Henry VIII School, Coventry Aug 20 2009

King Henry VIII School, Coventry, are celebrating another 100 per cent pass rate at A level.Read

Whitley Abbey Business and Enterprise College, Coventry Aug 20 2009

Whitley Abbey Business and Enterprise College had their best A-level results this year, with a 6% improvement in the pass rate from last year.Read

Lyng Hall School, Coventry Aug 20 2009

LYNG Hall School, in Blackberry Lane, Wyken, achieved a pass rate of 95 per cent.Read

Ernesford Grange Community College, Coventry Aug 20 2009

PUPILS were over the moon at Ernesford Grange Community College, Coventry, after receiving their results. Read

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