Beverly Daniel Tatum, president of the prestigious Spelman College, delivers powerful rebuke to Donald Trump's controversial remarks about Historically Black Colleges and Universities, defending their vital role in American education.
Professor Eric Descheemaeker argues his controversial emails were protected political speech as a landmark unfair dismissal case unfolds in the Federal Court, testing the limits of academic freedom in Australia.
The University of Cambridge is launching a major post-qualification admissions scheme, inviting students to apply based on actual A-Level results rather than predicted grades, aiming to level the playing field.
The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.
Last Week Tonight's John Oliver delivers a blistering critique of Donald Trump's proposed reforms for UK universities, warning of a 'hostile takeover' of British higher education that could defund arts, hike fees, and import American-style campus culture
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.
The University of Technology Sydney can proceed with its controversial restructure after the NSW regulator lifted its order, despite ongoing union concerns over job losses and transparency.
Virginia Wesleyan University removes Jane Batten's name from its library and art village after an investigation uncovers her support for segregationist policies, marking a significant step in confronting its historical ties.
Northwestern University's president steps down following severe federal funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration, triggering academic turmoil and research programme suspensions.
Northwestern University President Michael Schill announces his resignation following intense backlash over a controversial $25 million donation from a family with ties to Donald Trump, sparking a fierce debate on academic freedom and ethical funding.
Science Secretary Peter Kyle confronts university leaders over drastic international student reductions, warning of severe financial and research consequences for UK higher education.
Shocking investigation reveals individuals with fraudulent Yale and Columbia credentials advising on high-stakes policy in North Carolina, raising serious questions about vetting processes.
A stark report reveals that proposed restrictions on international students could devastate the economies of struggling UK cities, with universities in the North and Midlands facing the gravest financial threats.
The University of Technology Sydney pauses controversial staff redundancies following formal warning from SafeWork NSW over potential psychological health risks to employees.
Exclusive data reveals a dramatic 44% drop in international student applications to UK universities following government restrictions on family dependants, sparking financial crisis fears across the higher education sector.
The University of Bath has suspended its EEG Society following a shocking incident where a student was subjected to an unauthorised 'electric shock' experiment. An internal investigation is now underway.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch launches a scathing critique of Stanford University's diversity training, championing free speech and British values in a landmark transatlantic address.
Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a groundbreaking 'mission' to overhaul England's education system, targeting Tory failures and pledging to break down class barriers with a new government directive.
The Guardian's editorial calls for radical reform of England's broken GCSE resit system, arguing that acknowledging its failure is merely the first step toward meaningful change for thousands of students.
In her first move as Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson demands immediate assessment of critical issues from school buildings to teacher recruitment, signalling major shake-up.
Gillian Keegan delivers a stark warning as new data shows white working-class children have the lowest attainment rates in England, branding the situation a 'real injustice' that must be urgently addressed.
An in-depth investigation reveals the alarming gaps in the UK's flagship T-Level qualifications. Despite being touted as the gold standard for technical education, students and employers report critical shortcomings in maths, English, and essential skills
The University of Nottingham plunges into crisis as it announces up to 250 compulsory redundancies following a failed voluntary severance scheme, sparking outrage from staff and unions.
The University of Edinburgh commissions an independent academic study to investigate its historical links to the transatlantic slave trade, aiming for transparency and a deeper understanding of its colonial legacy.
A startling new report reveals AI is not just replacing manual jobs but is now targeting graduate-level positions, threatening to suppress starting salaries and increase unemployment among the highly educated.
The UK government is considering a major reform of university funding, including potential cuts to tuition fees and a new focus on vocational courses, sparking debate on the future of higher education.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves seeks advice from former Corbyn advisor James Meadway, a proponent of higher taxes, sparking debate over Labour's economic direction and 'Tory-like' fiscal strategies.
The University of Michigan has terminated multiple partnerships with Florida state institutions, citing 'deep concerns' over restrictive DEI legislation. This major academic boycott signals growing institutional resistance to policies limiting diversity i
George Mason University issues a formal apology after a US Department of Education investigation uncovers the institution improperly used federal funds for an event with then-President Donald Trump.