Cribsheet 18.08.11

Okay, I don't really need to tell you what today is do I? So this is a special businesslike Cribsheet, concentrating on the wealth of coverage the Guardian has on offer. We'll kick off with instructions for schools about how to fill in your A-level results. • Please go to this page . • Please fill in your results. Er, that's it. But what is exciting for readers is that all the results are getting instantly transported on to this map , and you can compare the results of your school with others in the area and across the country. A-level news • You can follow the day's events with our live blog , being put together by Paul Owen. • The A-level pass rate has hit a new record high , Jeevan Vasagar reports. • Boys have risen to the challenge of an intense fight for jobs and university places by narrowing the gap with girls in maths and sciences, writes Jessica Shepherd. And of course there'll be lots more stories, analysis and videos coming throughout the day from around the country. Clearing news • We have experts who'll be live online this afternoon to talk you through all your clearing and A-level problems. Please post your questions for them now. • There has been a crash at the Ucas website this morning - very frustrating for students. • Lucy Tobin asks admissions tutors how you might swing a university place through clearing , and looks at some of the alternatives if you don't. • Comment is Free is running a poll on whether it's worth bothering with university at all. The Fresher Also out today is the Fresher magazine , which you get for free in print form with your newspaper this morning. The articles are also online and feature advice on everything from student finances and accomodation to fashion and techno gadgets - plus celebrity tales of starting uni. Why not grab a print copy while you can for the student in your life. Education seminars from Guardian Professional Thinking about doing a PhD? This seminar will provide independent advice and information on framing a research proposal, the process and pitfalls of a research degree and career prospects. 9 September, London. Making the most of media opportunities to enhance your school's profile Whether it's sharing good news or handling a crisis, headteachers and school management teams need to be able to handle the media in all of its forms. This one-day seminar in association with the NAHT is essential for new and aspiring heads as well as established school leaders who wish to update their knowledge. It includes a session on social media. 20 September, London. Using social media to enhance the student experience As tuition fees rise, so too do student expectations. Social media is an effective, low-cost way to manage this challenge. This seminar will explore newly conceived best practice, techniques and strategy for all higher education staff: academic, communications, recruitment, marketing and strategy. 22 September, London. Life after a PhD Whether it's getting published, convincing an employer that you have transferable skills, or securing an academic post, you need to be fully prepared to achieve your goals. This course will help you identify career opportunities for those with research skills and specialist knowledge. 28 September, London. Find us on the Guardian website EducationGuardian.co.uk All today's EducationGuardian stories Follow us on Twitter and Facebook EducationGuardian on Twitter Judy Friedberg on Twitter Jeevan Vasagar on Twitter Jessica Shepherd on Twitter Alice Woolley on Twitter Claire Phipps on Twitter Guardian Teacher Network on Twitter EducationGuardian on Facebook EducationGuardian resources The Guardian University Guide 2011 The Guardian Postgraduate Guide 2011 School league tables The world's top 100 universities Updating table of university fee announcements for 2012 From Guardian Professional The Higher Education Network for university professionals Free online classroom resources on the Teacher Network Job vacancies in education More about Cribsheet Sign up to get Cribsheet as a daily email To advertise in the Cribsheet email, contact Sunita Gordon on 0203 353 2447 or email [email protected] Subscribe to get Cribsheet as an RSS feed Interested in social policy too? Sign up for Society Daily