999Press - Latest Education & Academia press release feed Latest Education & Academia press releases from 999Press http://www.999press.com/rss/ en 60 Degree in funeral services offered for the first time in UK at University of Bath http://www.999press.com/press/release/48282.html?rss=1 A degree in funeral services is being launched at the University of Bath later this year - the first university in the UK to offer the course. Achieving top grades in science subjects more difficult, proves research http://www.999press.com/press/release/47181.html?rss=1 SCHOOLCHILDREN studying science and technology subjects like Maths, Physics and Chemistry find it much harder to achieve the top exam grades than candidates of similar ability studying subjects like Media Studies and Psychology, proves a new report. Skills for Life highlighted at Saltash! http://www.999press.com/press/release/45591.html?rss=1 Students from the Skills for Life department at Cornwall College Saltash showed off their fantastic art skills in a special art show this week. Students ranging in age from 16-19 years showed off a variety of painting, pottery and printing. THE WRITE STUFF http://www.999press.com/press/release/45111.html?rss=1 In a groundbreaking initiative and a first for any local authority in the country, the English Riviera Tourist Board has teamed up with a local primary school to produce a guide to the resort for children called 'By Kids, For Kids. PageOne launch Moodle text messaging plug-in for the education sector http://www.999press.com/press/release/45001.html?rss=1 PageOne, the UK's leading messaging technology company, today announces it has launched an open source Moodle module to allow Moodle Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) users access to its JANET txt messaging service. ADVENTURERS WANTED TO UNDERTAKE VALUABLE MARINE CONSERVATION FIELDWORK IN THE ISLES OF SCILLY ABOARD DIVING AND RESEARCH VESSEL LOYAL WATCHER. http://www.999press.com/press/release/44991.html?rss=1 Undergraduate students from across the Southwest are, for the first time this summer, being offered experience gaining practical fieldwork skills whilst exploring the beautiful Isles of Scilly. Saltash Art Students enjoy success! http://www.999press.com/press/release/44641.html?rss=1 Cornwall College Saltash opened its doors to a special viewing of their Summer Art Show at the weekend. New Managers promote Care Courses at Saltash http://www.999press.com/press/release/44491.html?rss=1 Cornwall College Saltash has recently appointed two new managers in their Care and Early Years Department. Report calls for end to 'macho' medical schools culture http://www.999press.com/press/release/43841.html?rss=1 The NHS and medical schools must tackle a 'macho' culture which is preventing female medical academics from reaching senior positions, a BMA-led report says today (Wednesday 30 April, 2008). New Book Gives Left-Handed Children a Head Start http://www.999press.com/press/release/41972.html?rss=1 In a new book 'Your Left-handed Child' leading expert in left-handedness Lauren Milsom gives a fascinating insight into life from a left-handers viewpoint and invaluable advice to make life easier for your child. Good Friday Agreement begins 'Open Learning' at Queen's http://www.999press.com/press/release/41702.html?rss=1 Queen's new Spring Open Learning programme will begin with a course on the legacy of the Good Friday Agreement entitled 'The Agreement-Ten Years On'. The Russians Are Coming http://www.999press.com/press/release/39962.html?rss=1 Enthusiasm for a British education is on the rise amongst students from Russia, with the number of applications growing faster than any other nationality, according to enrolment figures released today by Study Group International. Young people say "Yes" to the Diploma in Society, Health and Development http://www.999press.com/press/release/38462.html?rss=1 86 per cent of 14-18 year-olds polled at a Schools Science Conference would like to know more about the new Diploma in Society, Health and Development (Diploma in SHD). Exeter archaeologists create exhibition for Sri Lanka http://www.999press.com/press/release/48332.html?rss=1 An Exeter archaeologist, who became a comic book heroine in Sri Lanka after working there for 20 years, is returning to the country with her students to set up a museum exhibition. Brunel's Pumping Station is saved http://www.999press.com/press/release/36992.html?rss=1 South Hams District Council is delighted to announce that on Friday 7th March English Heritage granted the Brunel designed Pumping Station and boiler house on the Dairy Crest site in Totnes 'Grade II' listed status. Solution to Barriers to China market via internet Chinese Keywords http://www.999press.com/press/release/46721.html?rss=1 To do business in China, or with China, even forward business website to China, there are several barriers. THE WIGGLES LIVE HOT POTATOES SHOW AT THE NIA AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER PRE-SCHOOL GROUP RETURN TO BIRMINGHAM http://www.999press.com/press/release/36432.html?rss=1 This summer Birmingham will be Wiggling as Australia’s premier children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles return with a brand new live show. Taste what Cornwall College has to offer! http://www.999press.com/press/release/44651.html?rss=1 Cornwall College Saltash is opening its doors for a Taster Day for prospective students as well as those who have already applied for September courses. Exeter professor gains prestigious appointment http://www.999press.com/press/release/44511.html?rss=1 A physics professor from the University of Exeter has been appointed to the council of the UK's largest funding body for engineering and physical sciences. Young T-shirt designers prove worthy winners http://www.999press.com/press/release/48552.html?rss=1 Dragonflies and Daleks were just some of the ideas Dartmouth children came up with at a T-Shirt design competition organised by affordable housing provider, Tor Homes.