Music Museums Transform Black History Month Storytelling
Explore how Britain's new cultural institutions are using music from The Supremes to Tupac Shakur to tell powerful stories of Black history and resistance during Black History Month.
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Body found in search for missing student Lia Smith
The desperate search for 21-year-old university student Lia Smith has ended in tragedy after authorities discovered a body in rural Vermont. The Norwich University student vanished during a solo hiking trip, sparking massive search efforts.
Student died after ambulance GPS failed in Manchester
A promising Manchester student died after emergency services struggled to locate her due to GPS failure in the city centre, raising serious questions about ambulance service reliability.
Bank of England's Afua Kyei tops Powerlist 2025
Afua Kyei, the Bank of England's finance chief, has been named the most influential Black Briton in the 2025 Powerlist, marking a historic moment for diversity in UK financial leadership.
Harvard Black student enrolment drops 40% after affirmative action ban
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic 40% decline in Black student enrolment at Harvard College after the Supreme Court overturned race-conscious admissions policies, sparking intense debate about diversity in elite education.
Powerlist 2024: UK's Most Influential Black Leaders Revealed
The definitive ranking of the UK's 100 most influential Black voices has been unveiled, featuring trailblazers from healthcare, arts, business and politics who are driving meaningful change across British society.
University Protests: Why We Must Listen to Students
As campus tensions escalate nationwide, The Guardian argues that dismissing student activism risks ignoring crucial voices shaping our political future. Discover why listening matters more than ever.
Kindle Paperwhite Black Friday Deal: Record Low Price
Amazon's premium e-reader receives its deepest discount yet this Black Friday, making it the perfect time to upgrade your reading experience with waterproof technology and weeks of battery life.
Students make £140k from campus vending machines
Two enterprising students turned their university halls into a thriving business empire, earning over £140,000 by installing vending machines selling snacks and essentials to fellow students during late-night cravings.
American student killed in London hit-and-run
Sara Burack, a 20-year-old American student on her year abroad, was killed in a devastating hit-and-run incident in London. The Metropolitan Police continue their hunt for the driver as the victim's family mourns their unimaginable loss.
University tuition fees to rise with inflation
UK universities given green light to increase tuition fees in line with inflation, sparking concerns about student debt and accessibility to higher education.
University tuition fees set for major increase to £9,700
Millions of students face financial strain as tuition fees are poised for their most significant increase since 2017, potentially reaching £9,700 annually amidst the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Student's final message before fatal nightclub plunge revealed
Exclusive investigation into the mysterious death of 19-year-old British student Óscar Meléndez at a Spanish nightclub, as his final haunting words to friends emerge.
Students plunge from third-floor balcony in Leeds
Shocking incident at Leeds student accommodation as two young people fall from third-floor balcony during gathering. Emergency services rush to scene with air ambulance deployment.
University Balcony Collapse Injures Students at Party
Shocking incident at University of Cincinnati as second-floor balcony collapses during student gathering, leaving multiple injured and raising serious safety concerns about campus accommodation.
Black British Book Festival Returns to London Barbican
The vibrant Black British Book Festival celebrates its fifth anniversary at London's Barbican Centre, bringing together authors, publishers and readers for a weekend of literary discovery and cultural celebration.
Students owe UK universities nearly £500m in hidden debts
Shocking new figures reveal UK students are drowning in nearly half a billion pounds of hidden debt to universities, with some institutions writing off millions in unpaid fees.
Indiana University Student Newspaper Faces Censorship Battle
The Indiana Daily Student faces administrative interference as university officials block publication of critical stories, sparking a fierce debate about press freedom on American campuses.
UK student's Taiwan earthquake terror: "I thought I'd die"
A British student studying in Taiwan recounts her harrowing experience during the recent 7.4 magnitude earthquake, trapped in a mountain tunnel fearing the worst as the ground shook violently around her.
Student Scam Epidemic: How Fraudsters Target UK Students
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated new scams targeting UK students for loans, accommodation deposits and fake scholarships. Learn the warning signs and protection strategies.
University cricket club suspended over torture initiation rituals
A prestigious university cricket society has been suspended following shocking allegations of brutal initiation ceremonies that included simulated torture and forcing a student's head into a toilet.
Met Police racism exposed in damning review
A landmark independent review uncovers shocking evidence of systemic racism within the Metropolitan Police, detailing widespread discrimination against Black Londoners and calling for urgent reform.
NatWest student account chaos leaves thousands stranded
Exclusive investigation reveals how NatWest's system failures have trapped students in banking chaos, with frozen accounts and mounting financial stress across UK campuses.
Gilded portraits redefine Black beauty in London exhibition
A powerful new photography exhibition in London challenges conventional beauty standards through striking gold-leaf portraits celebrating Black identity and belonging.
7 Tuskegee students accepted into Morehouse medical programme
In a remarkable academic achievement, seven Tuskegee University students have secured places at Morehouse School of Medicine, marking a significant moment for historically Black institutions and medical education diversity.
DVLA secretly opts drivers into NHS blood donor scheme
Millions of UK drivers are being automatically enrolled as potential NHS blood donors through their driving licence applications without explicit consent, raising significant privacy concerns.
Sydney University denied international student increase
The University of Sydney's request to admit more international students next year has been denied by the Australian government, dealing a significant blow to university finances and international education strategy.
Oxford law student charged with poisoning four people
A 24-year-old female law student at Oxford University stands accused of poisoning four individuals in what prosecutors describe as deliberate 'pleasure killings' that have shocked the academic community.
Unsilenced: Exhibition Amplifies Black British Stories
A groundbreaking exhibition at Westminster's Church House, 'The Unsilenced', brings to light the hidden histories and contributions of Black Britons through compelling photography and personal narratives.
Art student stabbed to death by roommate at California university
A promising 22-year-old art student at California State University has been killed in an apparent stabbing incident involving her roommate, sending shockwaves through the academic community and raising urgent questions about campus safety.
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