Month: May 2014

  • HIFA2015: to achieve goals – more support is required

    HIFA2015: to achieve goals – more support is required

    “Our shared vision is a world where people are no longer dying for lack of healthcare knowledge.” Statement on HIFA2015 website. HIFA2015 (Healthcare Information for All by 2015) is a global network of more than 10,000 members which aims to improve the availability of lifesaving information in developing nations. Based in the United Kingdom, HIFA2015 […]

  • Educating women in the third world: what is the socio-economic impact?

    Educating women in the third world: what is the socio-economic impact?

    Educating women is purported to be one of the most valuable investments a developing country can make. Research has found that nations that educate girls to the same degree as boys benefit from longer life expectancies, lower birth rates and higher economic growth. Evidence also shows that educating girls reduces child malnutrition rates and lowers […]

  • Student numbers soar – and staff levels fall

    Student numbers soar – and staff levels fall

    University students should feel confident that lecturers can provide the support they need throughout their academic study at the institution. Is this crucial aspect of higher education being compromised? Whilst job cuts are limiting the number of lecturing staff, enrolment figures continue to rise. If a lecturer does not have enough hours in the day […]