“… The perpetrator in this case is Paul Whiteley, who is Professor of Politics at the University of Essex. I’m tempted to suggest he should go and stand in the corner wearing a dunce’s cap. Professor Whiteley argues that he has found evidence that refutes the case that increased provision of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) graduates are – in the words of Lord Mandelson – ‘crucial to in securing future prosperity’ …” (more)
[In the Dark, 28 August]