HIV cases may double warn doctors

The number of people diagnosed with HIV in Northern Ireland could double this year, doctors fear. ... Last edited by: youngcitizens.org.uk (10/12/2008). Read More

Are better sex lessons the key?

"Children of five to be given sex education" - newspaper headline. "We are not suggesting that five and six-year-olds should be taught sex" - Schools Minister Jim Knight. The difference may be semantic but it illustrates the problem. ... Last edited by: youngcitizens.org.uk (10/12/2008). Read More

Churches propose transfer at 14

The four main churches in Northern Ireland have announced a joint plan to help end the 11-plus stalemate. ... Last edited by: youngcitizens.org.uk (05/11/2008). Read More

Gifted poor pupils 'need advice'

A lack of effective careers advice is pushing gifted poorer students into wasting their chances of going to university, research suggests. ... Last edited by: youngcitizens.org.uk (05/11/2008). Read More

NI universities' bullying shame

Northern Ireland’s two universities have been listed among the worst in a survey on bullying of university staff across the UK. The University of Ulster and Queen's University feature in the “worst” category for staff being “always” or “often” bullied. ... Last edited by: youngcitizens.org.uk (05/11/2008). Read More

Students juggle classes and jobs

Nearly half of all university students in the UK will be juggling their studies with part-time work when the new term begins, new research suggests.... Last edited by: youngcitizens.org.uk (06/08/2008). Read More

Teachers ‘bovered by wha’ever’

"Wha'ever" and "Am I bovvered?" are the television catchphrases most likely to be deployed by classroom comedians.... Last edited by: youngcitizens.org.uk (06/08/2008). Read More

Truancy rate 'highest since 1997'

Truancy rates in England's schools are at their highest since 1997, the latest figures show. ... Last edited by: youngcitizens.org.uk (06/08/2008). Read More