Samira Shackle: Not philistine, just practical
Samira Shackle: Nesrine Malik is mistaken. British Asians study practical subjects for the same reason immigrants always have: to get on

Letters: Art in the right place
Letters: I tried to discover what rock music has over opera that makes it so popular. But I failed

Poem: Mrs Schofield's GCSE, by Carol Ann Duffy
The poem Carol Ann Duffy penned in response to her work being removed from a GCSE curriculum

Poet's rhyming riposte leaves Mrs Schofield 'gobsmacked'
Carol Ann Duffy pens new poem in response to her work being removed from a GCSE curriculum

Dr Work: Irene Krechowiecka answers your employment questions
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The next big thing: David Gardera, wants to be a radiologist
Medical student David Gardera wants to become a radiologist

The knowledge gap
Planning to take a year out? There have never been more opportunities to sample new experiences, says Julie Ferry - and it's a chance to impress potential employers too

CV clinic: From law graduate to gallery arts administrator
Rosemary James has recently completed an LLB law degree at the University of Strathclyde. She is looking for a job as an arts administrator in a gallery

Gus John: Yes, racism still plays a role in schools
Gus John: Today's report on schools' institutional racism is not news for the black Caribbean community: a joint approach is now required

Science and maths assaulted by educational reforms, say scientists
Educational reforms are undermining efforts to increase the number of pupils taking maths and science, the Royal Society has warned