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The creation of grammar schools is an interesting but risky policy (“What will the creation of new grammar schools mean for UK universities?”, 9 September). Presumably, most schools will select by...
The creation of grammar schools is an interesting but risky policy (“What will the creation of new grammar schools mean for UK universities?”, 9 September). Presumably, most schools will select by...
As a long-term resident of Liverpool and a staff member of the university, I wouldn’t say that the citizens of Liverpool voted to stay in the European Union because of their fear of losing...
Daniel Dennehy’s argument about value for money as a way to justify writing for an essay mill is seriously weakened because he omits to mention the huge hike in tuition fees that occurred in the UK...
“Leopold”, in discussing university applicants, uses the word “child” twice and the words “offspring” and “children” once each (“Parents have a right to attend open days”, Letters, 15 September). It...
We must encourage our students (and colleagues) not to use “absolutely” instead of “yes”, and also not to begin almost every reply or statement with “so”. Another irritating habit is the raising of...

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