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AGR urges scrapping of participation target

Posted on 9th March 2010

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Universities need to be given the chance to improve standards, rather than trying to adhere to the governments 50 per cent participation target.

This is according to the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR), which said universities would be able to be more transparent about the facilities they offer.

Chief executive Carl Gilleard commented: "In our opinion, there has never been a greater need for government, employers and universities to build a shared vision for higher education."

He highlighted that the UK as a whole is relying on the next generation of university graduates, so it is important for future plans to be well thought out.

The AGR claims that the government target of getting half of under-30s into higher education has played down the value of a degree, which will have knock-on effects.

According to the Independent Schools Council, 93 per cent of its pupils get at least one offer from a university. ADNFCR-921-ID-19658832-ADNFCR