Newscast University Challenged
Aug 15, 2024
Branwen Jeffreys, the BBC education editor, decodes today's A-level results and their implications for the UK's higher education landscape. She highlights the shifts in university admissions amidst tough competition and changing criteria. Dr. Rosamund Lewis, WHO's mpox technical lead, sheds light on the mpox outbreak, addressing its rapid spread and the public health emergency it has sparked. Together, they discuss the intersection of education and public health challenges, emphasizing the need for urgent responses.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Navigating University Admissions in a Post-COVID Landscape
02:31 • 10min
Reevaluating Academic Subjects in English Schools
12:16 • 2min
Navigating Education and Health Crises
13:59 • 7min
Understanding Mpox Transmission and Public Health
20:50 • 9min
A Pint and Pop Culture: Social Media Buzz Around Celebrity Breakups
30:03 • 4min