Ministers reveal ambitious plans to transform Cambridge into a world-leading science superhub with thousands of new homes, sparking both excitement and local concerns about infrastructure and water supply.
A City University academic faces police protection after violent threats emerged online targeting his family over Middle East commentary
Cambridge University launches groundbreaking scheme allowing students from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain places with lower A-level grades, aiming to boost diversity and accessibility in higher education.
SOAS University faces investigation after students displayed inflammatory posters branding an Israeli scholar a 'terrorist' in escalating campus tensions over Palestine.
Cambridge University's prestigious colleges face student rebellion as mandatory vegan menus backfire, with dining halls emptying and traditional British dishes making a surprising comeback.
Renowned Cambridge professor Dame Mary Beard faces backlash after controversial remarks about 'thicko black rugger buggers' while defending academic freedom, igniting intense discussion about class and privilege in elite institutions.
The University of Chicago claims top spot in global rankings while UK universities show mixed results, with Cambridge maintaining strong position amid increasing international competition in higher education.
A respected theatre professor stands accused of murder after his 72-year-old roommate was found stabbed to death in their Missouri home. Shocking details emerge as authorities reveal the suspect attempted to clean the crime scene.
A Cambridge University PhD student faces disciplinary action after removing ribbons honouring Israeli hostages, sparking intense debate about free speech and campus activism.
Renowned Cambridge classicist Dame Mary Beard makes provocative case for valuing different types of intelligence beyond academic achievement in university admissions.
British universities brace for unprecedented disruption as academic staff threaten nationwide strikes over pay disputes and massive job cuts, potentially locking students out of courses during critical academic periods.
Oxford University reclaims the top spot in Times Higher Education World University Rankings, with Cambridge and Imperial maintaining elite positions in global top 10.
Student protests demanding university divestment from Israel continue to grow across British campuses, with encampments now established at multiple institutions including Bristol, Leeds, and Newcastle.
A Rutgers University professor faces suspension after undisclosed involvement with conservative group Turning Point USA raises questions about academic integrity and political influence on campus.
BBC presenter Claudia Winkleman opens up about rejecting university offers to pursue her broadcasting dreams, sharing candid thoughts on education and career paths.
University of Kansas professor Nuchelle Chance resigns following campus uproar after Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk event, sparking academic freedom debates.
Exclusive: Ben Corfield's parents break their silence after Cardiff University missed crucial warnings about their son's deteriorating mental health, leading to unimaginable tragedy weeks before his graduation.
Groundbreaking artificial intelligence developed by UK universities is identifying undiagnosed cancer patients years earlier by analysing routine health data, potentially saving thousands of lives.
Cambridge labourer Arsen-Ashot Mikoian, 30, receives life sentence for brutal rapes of a woman and teenage girl just months apart. Judge condemns 'exceptionally dangerous' predator.
Cambridge scientists develop groundbreaking AI-powered 'brain mileage' clock that detects Alzheimer's disease up to 15 years earlier than traditional methods, potentially transforming early diagnosis and treatment.
A groundbreaking study from the University of Cambridge shows that swapping your car for walking or cycling slashes the risk of early death and heart disease. Discover how active travel transforms your daily commute into a powerful health boost.
In an unprecedented shift, the London School of Economics has topped a major UK university league table, pushing Oxford and Cambridge out of the top three for the first time in history. The Complete University Guide's 2025 rankings signal a dramatic chang
Durham University leads a controversial study backed by Cambridge and Oxford, aiming to diversify student intakes through 'contextual data', sparking debate on meritocracy in higher education.
The Sunday Times Good University Guide reveals a historic shakeup as Oxbridge dominance ends. St Andrews soars to number one, marking a seismic shift in UK higher education prestige.
The 2025 Ig Nobel Prizes have crowned the year's most bizarre yet thought-provoking research, from AI-composed sea shanties to the aerodynamics of cheese. Discover the science that makes you laugh, then think.
The president of a Texas university steps down following intense backlash over the hiring of a professor who authored controversial papers on transgender healthcare, igniting a fierce debate on academic freedom and political influence.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Cambridge and Aston University reveals five specific types of overeating behaviour, offering new hope for personalised weight management strategies and obesity treatment in the UK.
EXCLUSIVE: Disturbing footage emerges of a Jewish academic being violently assaulted and subjected to antisemitic abuse by a pro-Palestine mob outside SOAS University of London. Professor Lesley Klaff targeted in broad daylight.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals that high levels of T-cells from common cold coronaviruses can provide robust protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection, paving the way for innovative universal vaccines.
Delta State University in Mississippi has cancelled all classes after a body was discovered on campus. The university community is in shock as police investigate the incident.