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The article discusses the need to place emphasis on developing transferable skills among chemical engineering students. It references a study by Colin Grant and Brian Dickson, published in the periodical "Education for Chemical Engineers." The study found weaknesses of chemical engineering graduates in areas including communication skills and project management. It cites that the paper tackled some possible arguments against restructuring of chemical engineering education.

The article examines the British Government's white paper "Higher Standards, Better Schools for All: More Choice for Parents and Pupils," which suggests major changes to local education authorities (LEAs). It is observed that the primary challenge for LEAs is that there is so much educational reform to manage.