University of Essex rockets up UK rankings in major shake-up
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.
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.
The Guardian's latest league table unveils the best UK universities for Creative Writing degrees. Discover which institutions lead the field for teaching quality, graduate prospects, and student satisfaction in this competitive discipline.
Exclusive analysis of the Complete University Guide's 2025 rankings reveals which UK institutions are leading in dentistry, with unexpected changes and a new contender challenging the established elite.
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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.
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.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust declares critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented pressure, with patients facing 26-hour waits and ambulances queuing outside.
A major NHS trial using artificial intelligence has dramatically reduced waiting times for hospital care, cutting the wait for some treatments from 14 weeks to just 6. Discover how this UK healthcare breakthrough is transforming patient care.
Heading to uni this September? Don't overpack! Our expert guide reveals the essential items every student needs - and what to leave behind. From kitchen must-haves to study essentials, we've got you covered.
Exclusive: The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are in advanced discussions over a potential 'strategic partnership', a move that could reshape higher education in South East England. The talks, described as 'exploratory', could lead to
Exclusive analysis of NHS performance data uncovers a stark postcode lottery in hospital care across Britain, with several trusts ranking as the worst in the country for key treatment targets and A&E waits.
A damning new NHS league table reveals the UK's worst hospitals for patient care, with Shrewsbury and Telford, and Blackpool Victoria among those named and shamed for dangerously long waits and safety concerns.
Exclusive NHS data reveals the hospitals in England with the longest A&E waits and worst performance figures. See if your local trust is on the critical list.
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
Birmingham residents face a public health emergency as uncollected waste from a bin strike attracts maggots and rats, with fly-tipping reaching epidemic proportions. The industrial action, now in its sixth week, has left streets overflowing and locals fea
A major new study by the University of Birmingham and CEPR has uncovered a stark language-based happiness gap, with English speakers reporting significantly lower life satisfaction than the global average.
The highly anticipated reopening of Primark's massive Birmingham store has been postponed, leaving shoppers disappointed. Discover the reasons behind the delay and the new opening timeline for the retail giant's largest global outlet.
His Majesty The King has sent a personal letter of gratitude to Birmingham's refuse collectors, praising their 'immense professionalism' and pivotal role during the city's recent industrial disputes.
A harrowing independent review into Nottingham's maternity services reveals a decade of catastrophic failures, avoidable baby deaths, and maternal injuries, prompting urgent national calls for NHS reform.
His Majesty King Charles III was in high spirits as he returned to public engagements, touring the historic Birmingham Oratory following the summer break. The monarch met with faith leaders and community figures, showcasing his commitment to public servic
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Groundbreaking UK research uncovers a disturbing truth: common hair styling practices may dramatically increase your scalp's absorption of toxic traffic pollution, posing a significant hidden health risk.
A senior surgeon at Royal Sussex County Hospital wins a landmark High Court case against University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust over unfair dismissal and whistleblowing.
West Midlands Police launch urgent manhunt for a knifeman who sexually assaulted a woman in a Birmingham alleyway. CCTV image released as public warned to stay vigilant.
Exclusive: Hundreds of students at Villanova University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga have been struck down by a sudden, severe gastrointestinal illness, prompting major health investigations and campus-wide alerts.
A Birmingham man has been sentenced to 30 years for orchestrating a transcontinental murder-for-hire plot from his UK prison cell, targeting a man in Armenia.
West Midlands Police release dramatic CCTV footage and appeal for information after a violent attack leaves a man with serious injuries in Birmingham city centre. Detectives are searching for three suspects.
Knighthead Capital's grand plan for Birmingham City FC extends far beyond the pitch, aiming to regenerate the city itself. But as the club becomes an asset on a balance sheet, fans and critics ask: what is the true cost of progress?
New research from Scottish universities reveals how cold water swimming could help combat diabetes and obesity, offering exciting possibilities for future treatments.