Higher education: it’s good for you (and society)

People who attend university are less likely to commit crime, drink heavily or smoke, according to a new database of evidence on the social benefits of higher education.

They are also more likely to vote, volunteer, have higher levels of tolerance and educate their children better than non-graduates, according to data contained in a research paper published by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills on 1 November.Drawing on existing research on the wider social benefits of higher study, the paper is titled ‘The Benefits of Higher Education Participation for Individuals and Society: Key Findings and Reports’.

Subtitled ‘The Quadrant’, the different benefits are divided into those which help the individual, the market and society, as well as those benefits classified as non-market, with many benefits fulfilling several such functionsThe report says that it is “not [an] attempt to present an exhaustive review of the evidence supporting each identified benefit”.

“Rather it highlights a small number of clear findings for each – presenting quantitative results wherever possible – and some brief information about the studies from which they are derived,” the report adds.

The document was unveiled last week by universities and science minister David Willetts during his discussions about the legacy of the 1963 Robbins Report, which detailed the wider social benefits of university education in its call for higher student numbers.The new report presents evidence that higher education participation improves social cohesion, social mobility, social capital and political stability.

Wider non-market benefits to individuals highlighted include a populace more likely to vote, longer life expectancy, greater life satisfaction, better general health and lower incidence of obesity.Economic benefits to society include increased tax revenues, faster economic growth, greater innovation and labour market flexibility, while individuals profit from higher earnings, lower unemployment and higher productivity.

Source: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/higher-education-its-good-for-you-and-society/2008681.article

Related Articles

7 Tips for Starting a Successful Clothing Line

7 Tips for Starting a Successful Clothing Line The ability to create your own clothing line is now easier than ever. You can set up...

7 Tips to Help You Plan Your Next Clothes Shopping Trip

7 Tips to Help You Plan Your Next Clothes Shopping Trip Shopping for clothes is much less fun now that I am a mother. I...

What does it take to build a fashion brand?

What does it take to build a fashion brand? Fashion brands transform plain and basic clothing into fashionable, trendy, and stylish. Each clothing company has...

5 Must-have Clothing Items for Every Women’s Wardrobe

Why Wardrobe Essentials Are Important! Ladies! Deciding on a work outfit has its perks. It can make you feel confident, establish a routine, and impact...

Five Clothing Items Every Woman Should Have!

Wardrobe essentials: Why you need them! Ladies! There are many benefits to choosing a work outfit. You feel confident and it sets you up for...

Original Penguin High Quality Mens Clothing Brand

Original Penguin High Quality Mens Clothing Brand Mens Clothing Brand of today are searching for simple, stylish clothes that are high quality and well-crafted. The...

Fashion Tips for Men – Clothes To Keep You Warm

Fashion Tips for Men - Clothes To Keep You Warm Winter is getting closer to the Northern Hemisphere, and it's quickly becoming time to pack...

How do you create Spin Art and What are the benefits of it?

Spin painting is enjoyable and simple for children. It is possible to create amazing and unique paintings using a salad spinner as well as...

Four Supplies to Sew a Buttonhole

You will need a few other tools to sew buttonholes. Automatic buttonhole feet: This foot clips to your sewing machine and allows for consistent,...

Social Pages

1,000FansLike
1,000FollowersFollow
1,000FollowersFollow

Subscribe⇘

spot_imgspot_img

Fire Rated Expansion Joint

It is a single unit that is rated as fire rated expansion joint known as Emshield WFR2 it eliminates all the needs of different...

Startup “Displate” chooses Austin

As its U.S. headquarters Austin is the new home for Displate, a Polish startup that sells metal posters to customers all over the globe. Displate,...

What Does Celebration Mean to You?

After attending a three day conference honoring the Devine Feminine in Assisi, Italy the music came on to signify the end of the gathering....

Cultureship – Exploring Corporate Culture and Better Ways

This article is about the creation of more productive and more satisfying corporate culture. The object is to bring together in practical and sustainable ways...

Yumeko: Jabami

Yumeko Jabami Yumeko (or Yumeko Jabami Yumeko) the main protagonist in Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler. She is a Hyakkaou Private Academy transfer student and...
error: Content is protected !!