Science A-levels increasingly popular
The number of students taking science A levels has risen dramatically in recent times. As competition for university places increases, more students are taking science and maths A-level courses to try to qualify for a place. Some leading universities have effectively blacklisted arts courses such as media studies, dance and sports studies, as they believe they lack academic rigour.
This is certainly good news for the future of science in the UK. However, it appears that the surge in popularity of science courses has been at the expense of languages, which could create a serious imbalance in vital skills in the future.
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Science jobs threatened in recession
The current recession has had a significant impact on jobs in many sectors of science in the UK and in other countries throughout the world. Life sciences have been particularly hard hit, with research grants in short supply as many companies, learning institutions and research bodies seek to cut costs.
Although the recession is now officially over, the impact of these job cuts could be felt by scientists for some time. With less research being conducted, many scientists may find that they fall behind with new developments in their fields, and newly qualified scientists will find it harder to find work with so many more experienced colleagues looking for work at the same time.
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