Oxford Tops Global University Rankings 2024
Oxford University reclaims the top spot in Times Higher Education World University Rankings, with Cambridge and Imperial maintaining elite positions in global top 10.
Oxford University reclaims the top spot in Times Higher Education World University Rankings, with Cambridge and Imperial maintaining elite positions in global top 10.
A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces serious sexual offence charges in Hertfordshire, with the case revealing ongoing concerns about police conduct and accountability.
Metropolitan Police officers searched a BBC broadcaster's Hertfordshire property in a significant operation, raising questions about press freedom and police powers.
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.
BBC presenter Claudia Winkleman opens up about rejecting university offers to pursue her broadcasting dreams, sharing candid thoughts on education and career paths.
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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.
A nursery worker has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 28 years for the murder of law graduate Zara Aleena in a random, violent attack in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire.
The NHS is rolling out a groundbreaking initiative with new 'one-stop shop' clinics in London and Hertfordshire, designed to provide faster diagnoses and treatment for thousands, aiming to drastically cut waiting times for crucial procedures like scans an
A UK journalist was arrested by Hertfordshire Police over tweets about an ongoing harassment investigation, sparking a major debate on press freedom and the use of anti-harassment laws.
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.
Hertfordshire Police are re-examining unsolved murders after the conviction of Joy Morgan's killer revealed a pattern of under-reported violence against women from the Black community.
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The University of Essex's strategic vision pays off as it rockets up the national league tables, challenging the old guard and redefining what a modern, world-class university can achieve.
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Alabama State University and the University of Virginia were plunged into lockdown after receiving chilling terror threats. Students and staff were ordered to shelter in place as law enforcement launched major security operations.
Controversial US commentator Charlie Kirk's lecture at Brigham Young University ignites campus protests and reignites the debate on free speech versus safe spaces in UK and US universities.
The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are set to merge in a landmark deal, forming a powerful new higher education institution to rival the UK's elite. The move aims to enhance research, teaching, and regional economic impact.
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