Internationaleducation Starting a New Life

SUNDAY MAIL • February 2, 2020 special report Internationaleducation Starting a new life

Going to university can be daunting. But, says

o maybe you Nick Theodoulou, the know the words to Queen’s Bo- chance to start life on Shemian Rhap- sody off by heart, watch Premier League football and have seen Peaky your own terms means Blinders – but is this enough to integrate at a British university? the vast majority get over The UK remains the top destination for Cyp- riot students, with ap- initial jitters and will settle proximately one per cent of the population studying there at any into the routine despite one time, and around 40,000 alumni of UK institutions in total. fi nding it hard at fi rst Despite its small size, Cyprus ranks as the 10th most important source country for international of Fresher’s Week. It’s ney classic Pinocchio. students in the UK ac- the fi rst crash-course of But since the 1940 fi lm cording to recent statis- your university experi- was fi rst released, and tics. The Universities of but life once you get of course, but when your look or a stereotype – ence, and one special- what Walt Disney prob- Reading, Essex and Sus- there. mother keeps remind- then university offers a ised in British drinking ably couldn’t have imag- sex traditionally have “University was diffi - ing you to have a shower, chance to start over. culture. ined, is that in the small the largest numbers of cult, but the independ- telling you to do this or Opening a bank ac- As most Cypriot teens islands of university Cypriot students, the ence was very important that, it’s good to have a count, buying bedsheets will have been on the towns such as Brighton, British High Commis- to me,” one 25-year-old chance to do things on and pots and pans while Protaras-Ayia Napa car- Edinburgh or Kent a lot sion announced in 2019. who studied in Canter- your own,” he explained. settling into your ac- ousel, the Brits’ enthu- of people are getting As a society which bury told the Cyprus “You can set your own commodation are just siasm for booze comes para (paralytic) drunk – places education close Mail. routine, even if that a few of the check-list as no surprise. But be- and not just the naughty to the top of our priori- A close-knit family means having cereal for chores to get done in ing immersed in that boys. ties, there can be a lot of structure is seen as the dinner.” the mad rush of the fi rst culture for three to four So you get through pressure to get a good cornerstone of Cypriot University is also a week. years instead of three to Fresher’s Week and degree from a good uni- society. But for some clean-slate on which to The whirlwind of emo- four days can come as then what? Well that’s versity. For a lot of peo- young people university rewrite your story. If you tions as you embark on quite a shock. when your new daily life ple though, the hardest offers a chance to spread got stuck with a nick- a new life abroad is per- Pleasure Island is a begins. Despite being part isn’t necessarily their wings. name you didn’t like at fectly encapsulated in scene most people re- getting into a university “Family is important, secondary school, or a the storm in a teacup member from the Dis- TURN TO PAGE 8 2 Internationaleducation February 2, 2020 • SUNDAY MAIL Rise in first class degrees in UK stalling

By Alison Kershaw

MORE than one in four students at UK universities gained a fi rst class degree last year, but the rapid increase in top honours appears to be stalling. In total, just over 28 per cent of students in Britain graduated with a fi rst last year, according to data published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (Hesa). This is double the percentage who gained a fi rst in 2008/09 (14 per cent), but only a slight increase on 2017/18, when 27.8 per cent got the highest result. The slowdown follows pressure on universities to be transparent about degree awarding systems, and to address con- cerns about grade infl ation. The Offi ce for Students (OfS) said the latest fi gures show that the “long-term trend” of rises in fi rsts has been arrested. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson warned that rises in the proportion of students awarded top results “under- mines” the UK’s international reputa- their awarding powers responsibly and tion for higher education. must not infl ate grades for their own University leaders said institutions are reputation or league table ranking. “committed to ensuring transparency, “I know the sector are looking at this fairness and reliability” in grade award- and while I recognise that change will ing. take time, I expect action to end artifi - The latest fi gures show that 28.4 per cial grade infl ation for good.” cent of students were awarded a fi rst; A spokesman for vice-chancellors’ 48.3 per cent got a 2:1, 19 per cent were group Universities UK said: “UK univer- handed a 2:2 and 4.3 per cent got a third sities are committed to ensuring trans- or a pass. parency, fairness and reliability in the Nicola Dandridge, OfS chief executive, way they award degrees, as shown by said: “This data shows us that the rapid their overwhelming support for collec- increase in the rates of students being tive action to ensure that students, past, awarded fi rst class degrees has stalled. present and future, get the qualifi cations “This arrests a long-term trend, with they deserve and can take pride in their signifi cant year-on-year increases having achievements.” been seen since 2011. Nick Hillman, director of the Higher “Previous analysis from the OfS found Education Policy Institute (Hepi), a evidence of unexplained increases in the university think tank, said he believes a rates of fi rst class degrees at 94 per cent slowing down in the rate of increase may of universities.” be the result of pressure on universities Dandridge said the watchdog is analys- from individuals such as former universi- ing the data, looking at the proportion of ties minister Jo Johnson. fi rsts that cannot be explained by factors He said universities award their own such as university entry grades, or the degrees and cannot ignore outside inter- make-up of a student body. ests. “So, they will control the number of “Grade infl ation risks undermining fi rsts to some extent,” he said. public confi dence in higher education “There may be other reasons too, such for students, graduates and employers as the removal of student number caps alike.” a few years ago meaning that more mar- Education Secretary Gavin Williamson ginal students, who are less likely to get said: “It is vital that students, graduates fi rsts, could fi nd a place. and the public are confi dent in the value “The higher education sector is, in ef- of a university degree, but the increasing fect, going through the same cycle that proportion of students being awarded A-levels went through, with lots of infl a- the top grades is undermining our world- tion followed by a period of refl ection. class reputation. “That is probably good because too big “The levels of fi rsts and upper second an increase in top grades devalues quali- honour degrees remain at an all-time fi cations, which is not in the interests of high. Universities are expected to use students, universities or employers.” ‘Golden triangle’ graduates ‘have highest earnings five years after degree’ GRADUATES of Oxbridge and top had typical salaries of below £20,000. London universities typically have the Outcomes were highest at the Lon- highest earnings among UK graduates don School of Economics and Political fi ve years after gaining their degree, of- Science, where students could typically fi cial fi gures suggest. expect to take home £44,000 fi ve years There is a signifi cant earnings premi- after graduating. um attached to attending an institution The analysis shows that, of the 10 in the so-called “golden triangle”, data institutions with the highest median published by Britain’s Department for earnings, fi ve were in London. Education indicates. Along with LSE was Imperial College And while graduates from some of Science, Technology and Medicine institutions may be earning upwards of (£43,300), St George’s Hospital Medi- £30,000 fi ve years after leaving univer- cal School (£43,000), University College sity, for others typical salaries are much London (£36,500) and King’s College lower. London (£35,700) In 2016/17, out of 133 universities and Also in the top 10 were both Cam- colleges, one in fi ve (20 per cent – 27 bridge (£38,800) and Oxford (£37,600). institutions) fi ve years after graduation, Together, Oxbridge and top London students had median earnings of more universities are often referred to as a than £30,000 per annum. “golden triangle” in higher education. Nearly half (47 per cent) of institutions Also in the top 10 for graduate – 62 in total – had median earnings of earnings were Bristol (£35,900), Bath less than £25,000, and 10 (eight per cent) (£34,800) and Strathclyde (£33,700). 3 SUNDAY MAIL • February 2, 2020 Internationaleducation

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A LACK of rest leaves Around 17 per cent of THE Cyprus Interna- to become the gate- youngsters feeling 11-year-olds said they tional Education and way through which sleepy and unable to struggle with sleep, Career Exhibition 2020 representatives of the concentrate on their compared to 28 per cent will open its doors on Higher Educational schoolwork, according of 13-year-olds and 42 Friday to give the op- Institutions and sec- to the latest Health Be- per cent of 15-year-olds. portunity to students ondary educational haviour in School-aged About a third (32 per and others to learn institutions will meet Children (HBSC) in cent) of girls do not get about studying in Cy- and attract Cypriot England report. enough sleep, compared prus and abroad. and international stu- It also indicates that to 23 per cent of their The Ministry of dents and pupils living increasing numbers of male classmates. Education, the Cyprus in Cyprus who wish to teenagers are experienc- The report also shows Chamber of Commerce study either locally or ing periods of feeling low. that few youngsters are and Industry, the abroad. The World Health Or- physically active on a Cyprus Employers and Furthermore, the ganisation report, which daily basis, with just one Industrialists Federa- exhibition offers an op- is based on data from in six (15 per cent) say- tion and the European portunity to providers 3,398 young people in ing they are active for at Ofﬁ ce of Cyprus in of educational equip- England, looks at areas least an hour a day. cooperation with the ment and technol- British Council Cyprus ogy, books and other are organising the products and services 17 per cent of 11-year-olds said they event, which runs from addressed to students, Friday to Sunday at the such as career services, Cyprus International to be promoted to at struggle with sleep, compared to 28 Fair Grounds, Hall 6. least 10,000 students More than 150 uni- and youngsters. versities and educa- per cent of 13-year-olds and 42 per tional institutions from says there has been a becoming less likely to Cyprus, Greece, United OPENING HOURS: cent of 15-year-olds rise in the proportion of take part in risky behav- Kingdom, Germany, Friday, February 15-year-olds who report iour. Italy, France, Bulgaria, 7 08:30-13:30 feeling low once a week, Just 3 per cent said Switzerland, Czech ranging from physical But seven in 10 (70 increasing to 50 per cent they had smoked at Republic, The Neth- and 16:00-20:00, health to life satisfac- per cent) said they take from 40 per cent in 2014. least three times in the erlands and Slovakia Saturday, February 8 tion. part in “vigorous” physi- One in four (25 per last 30 days while just 7 will be there to provide 14:00-20:00, Sunday, It found that 27 per cal activity at least two cent) of those ques- per cent reported drink- information on pro- cent of young people re- to three times a week, tioned said they have ing alcohol. grammes of study, ca- February 9, 2020 port not having enough with boys more likely to self-harmed, and there A ﬁ fth (21 per cent) of reer opportunities and 14:00-20:00. For sleep to feel awake and do so than girls (74 per has been a sharper rise 15-year-olds said they funding opportunities. more information, concentrate on their cent compared to 63 per in boys saying they have had tried cannabis, The organisers aim lessons, with teenagers cent). done so than girls. down from 41 per cent for the Cyprus Inter- Tel: 22-894278, www. more likely to face this Examining mental The study does show who said the same in national Education edufair-cyprus.eu issue as they get older. wellbeing, the report that young people are 2002. and Career Exhibition

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Most people find their groove, be it at the gym, at the library or by making friends at any of

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing friends at any of the the hundreds of spoiled for choice with hundreds of societies on things to do, the hours offer. But it can be tricky can be hard to fi ll if you fi nding a good group to societies on offer don’t have friends to ex- socialise with that will perience it with. see you through your Most people fi nd their university life – and per- groove, be it at the gym, haps even beyond. at the library or by mak- “One thing I would say, is that the British are mostly welcoming,” said a 26-year-old who studied at Reading. “But by the wayside. You no your skin and embark the Cyprus Mail. sometimes the polite- longer have to bring on a new life has become “Imagine writing all ness can actually make home a deer to feed the standard practice. your exams in Greek for it harder to become family, but going to uni- “Going to a private your whole life, and sud- friends with them. You versity is about the clos- secondary school here denly you have a 2,500 don’t know what they est thing we have to a in Cyprus helps you word essay to write in really think or when walkabout. much more when you go English. It’s hard to pre- they’re just being polite. University attendance abroad. You’re a bit more pare for that,” he said. In Cyprus we mostly say has skyrocketed, and used to an international Whatever the challenges what we think and then society seemingly ne- culture, but I think the students face, most peo- you know where you cessitates attendance. most important thing ple overcome them and stand with someone.” The cultural phenom- is you’re used to be- learn important life les- Rights of initiation, or enon of being dropped ing taught in English,” sons along the way. It can admission to adulthood, off by your parents at a 24-year-old graduate take some time, but you’ll have somewhat gone the airport as you shed from Loughborough told get there – eventually. Education for the next generation of scientists

THE Cyprus School of 12 months. During this of Molecular Medicine period, students are im- (CSMM) is the postgrad- mediately inducted into uate school of the Cyprus the research departments Institute of Neurology of CING. and Genetics (CING), a PhD Programmes leading research centre During year 1, PhD stu- in the region. The school dents on the Molecular offers MSc and PhD pro- Medicine, Medical Genet- grammes in Molecular ics and Neuroscience pro- Medicine, Medical Genet- grammes attend lectures ics, Neuroscience and Bi- based on the core topics omedical Research. The of each programme in ad- CSMM provides an unri- dition to elective courses. valled educational experi- The aim is for PhD stu- ence to students, who can dents to obtain the nec- expect to be taught and have hands-on work ex- essary theoretical knowl- mentored by the leading perience which is vital edge prior to proceeding THE CYPRUS INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY & GENETICS biomedical scientists and for a strong CV in today’s with their research pro- neurologists in Cyprus, competitive job market. ject, which is carried out while also working along- Graduates are fully pre- within the laboratories of side them in their respec- pared for employment CING. The duration of all tive laboratories. through their daily inter- PhD programmes is four The programmes are action in a professional years. suitable for graduates work environment, which All programmes are with a background in offers research and ser- taught in English and the Medical Genetics (MSc & Phd) medicine, biological and vices alongside education CSMM has a vibrant stu- related sciences, genet- as well as through the dent population including Molecular Medicine (MSc & Phd) ics, neuroscience, bio- professional seminars on international students. medicine, chemistry and essential skills that are Over the years, apart Neuroscience (MSc & Phd) other related ﬁ elds, who provided to them during from Cypriot students, it would like to progress to their studies. Each aca- has also welcomed stu- Biomedical Research (MSc) MSc or PhD level. CING demic course has been dents from Greece, Aus- has the largest and most developed based upon tralia, Israel, India, Italy, technologically devel- both learning objectives Lebanon, Libya, Russia, oped research infrastruc- and employment objec- Yemen, Syria, England, ture in Cyprus and the tives. Egypt and Oman. neighbouring area in the MSc Programmes Application Procedure sectors of neurology, ge- The Masters pro- The application period netics, biomedical, medi- grammes offered in the of CSMM begins in Janu- Cyprus School of Molecular Medicine www.cing.ac.cy/csmm/ cal and related sciences, ﬁ elds of Molecular Medi- ary and is advertised on- The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics [email protected] offering the CSMM’s. cine, Medical Genetics, line and via the media. To 6 Iroon Avenue, 2371 Ayios Dhometios, Nicosia, Cyprus Education in a real work Neuroscience and Bio- be kept informed email P.O.Box 23462, 1683 Nicosia +357 22392840 environment medical Research are in- [email protected] to be All graduates of CSMM tensive with a duration added to the mailing list.