University applications down

UK universities appear to be facing a slump in applications ahead of the first year of higher fees, says the university admissions body. More: http://www.mwls.com/news.php?n=128

Education Quote

Education is a succession of eye-openers each involving the repudiation of some previously held belief - George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) More: http://www.mwls.com/news.php?n=127

Universities pay to attract students

Universities will pay cash incentives of up to £3000 to bright sixth formers to compete for high-quality students. More: http://www.mwls.com/news.php?n=126

Last Xmas Posting Dates

Royal Mail has announced the last posting dates for Christmas 2011. More: http://www.mwls.com/news.php?n=125

BT price increases

The following are some of the price increases that have been announced by BT, effective 3 December: More: http://www.mwls.com/news.php?n=124

Apple Mac Hash Key

One of the problems for Apple newbies is that some of Windows' keys seem to be missing. An example of this is the Hash or # key - also know as the Pound key in the US. More: http://www.mwls.com/news.php?n=123

Royal Mail T&C Changes

The following changes to the postal service come into force next January: More: http://www.mwls.com/news.php?n=122

Quote of the Week

'Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.' Chinese Proverb More: http://www.mwls.com/news.php?n=121

This Week’s Events

Sunday 6 November - Daylight Saving Time ends (US, CDN) More: http://www.mwls.com/news.php?n=120

Teenage IQ varies dramatically

A study suggests IQ is not stable during teenage years as was thought but shifts in step with changes in particular brain areas. More: http://www.mwls.com/news.php?n=119