Mature students' transition to higher education : a (re) negotiation of identity and of becoming a 'novice academic'

The importance of attracting and retaining mature students in UK higher education is vital as future demographic movements indicate a decline in the number of school leavers. The opportunities offered by higher education are well documented but it can also be associated with risk; financially, socia...

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Main Author: Chapman, Amanda
Published: Lancaster University 2011
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.587048