Mind the gap

John Carroll

Endpoint: John Carroll has the last word

As the effects of fresher's week begin to wear off, it is the time of year when new undergraduates start to settle into their university courses.

The change from school to university is a liberating experience for most, studying a subject they are passionate about. However, as many universities have expressed concern about the lack of key skills among undergraduates, can anything be done to help facilitate this transition? Is it possible that schools could take more of an active role in preparing post-16 students for higher education?

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