US Department of Justice launches civil rights investigation after Montgomery officers violently detained a respected academic during a mistaken identity case, sparking national outrage.
Celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Professor Adrian Mayer, whose groundbreaking fieldwork in India reshaped anthropology and illuminated complex social structures.
A Harvard economics professor faces criminal charges after being caught firing a pellet gun at rats outside a Westminster synagogue in the early hours, triggering a major police response and community concern.
University of Kansas professor Nuchelle Chance resigns following campus uproar after Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk event, sparking academic freedom debates.
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial call to 'kill the colleges' has ignited fierce debate about academic freedom and political influence in British higher education institutions.
Former US President Donald Trump's surprise Nobel Peace Prize nomination for 'academic freedom' has ignited fierce debate among scholars and political commentators worldwide.
An investigation reveals how AI-generated research papers and soaring profit margins are pushing academic publishing toward breaking point, threatening scientific integrity worldwide.
A century after her groundbreaking studies, Māori scholar Makereti Papakura receives long-overdue recognition from Oxford University for her pioneering anthropological work.
Dalhousie University's artificial intelligence research funding has been suspended by the Canadian government amid concerns over diversity-focused hiring practices, sparking debate about academic freedom and equity policies.
The University of California, Berkeley cements its status as a Nobel Prize powerhouse with its 26th laureate, joining an elite circle of institutions with multiple Nobel winners across diverse scientific fields.
Liverpool University sparks outrage by removing over 1,000 books from its library in partnership with HarperCollins, raising concerns about academic freedom and publisher influence.
SOAS faces mounting criticism after expelling Tibetan student Zhang Yadi following pressure from Chinese authorities, raising serious concerns about academic freedom and foreign interference in UK universities.
Chinese PhD candidate Zhang Yadi faces arrest after exposing human rights concerns in Tibet, raising alarms about academic freedom and foreign influence at London's SOAS University.
A quiet crisis is gripping universities across the American South as a wave of professors, citing political interference and restrictive laws, choose to leave their posts for more tolerant states.
A group of Palestinian students, evacuated from the conflict in Gaza, have arrived safely in the UK to continue their studies under a government-supported scheme, finding refuge and academic opportunity.
A distinguished professor expresses profound shame after a major Australian hospital bearing her name cancels a conference featuring Palestinian medics, sparking accusations of censorship and a debate on academic freedom.
Turning Point UK's Charlie Kirk ignites a fierce debate on free speech, academic freedom, and the Americanisation of Britain's campus culture. Exclusive analysis on the implications for UK higher education.
Exclusive: Ousted Harvard President Claudine Gay breaks her silence with a scathing critique of her interim replacement, Alan Garber, accusing him of complicity in her downfall and igniting a new firestorm at the elite university.
Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn delivers a scathing assessment of the UK's new Troubles legacy legislation, branding it a failure that betrays victims and risks legal chaos. Exclusive analysis.
In a landmark move, the University of Oxford partners with ChatGPT's creator, OpenAI, to explore the impact of AI on society. Discover how this collaboration will tackle global challenges and set new ethical standards.
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.
A new cultural trend is sweeping UK secondary schools as Gen Z redefines success, blending academic diligence with social ease and emotional intelligence. Discover how the 'chill girl' is replacing outdated stereotypes.
The Australian National University has scrapped its controversial compulsory job cuts programme following fierce opposition from staff and unions. The landmark decision marks a significant shift in the university's restructuring plans.
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.
Nearly 30 academics at the Australian National University's School of Literature, Languages, and Linguistics have ceased work indefinitely following a damning health and safety report warning of 'serious harm' from chronic understaffing and excessive work
Exclusive investigation reveals how generative AI is creating a 'cognitive crutch' for students and an 'arms race' for educators in UK universities, undermining the very foundations of higher education.
Telford in Shropshire cements its status as England's smartest town after its academy trust's students achieve unprecedented GCSE success, dramatically outperforming the national average and setting a new educational benchmark.
A Harvard Law School professor faces intense scrutiny after a viral video showed him aggressively confronting Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA activists on campus, igniting a fierce debate about free speech, intellectual tolerance, and political bias with
An undercover investigation by The Guardian reveals a sophisticated network of Kenyan 'ghostwriters' completing university assignments for thousands of UK students, threatening academic integrity nationwide.
Exclusive insights from UK educators reveal how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping university teaching, assessment, and the very skills students need for future careers.