Oxford Academics Forced to Use Food Banks Amid Cost of Living Crisis
An exclusive investigation reveals the hidden poverty crisis at Oxford University, where underpaid researchers and staff are turning to food banks and hardship funds to survive.
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ANU staff strike over 'serious harm' health and safety warning
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
UTS axes teacher education, slashes 1000+ subjects
The University of Technology Sydney is closing its renowned teacher education programme and cutting over 1000 subjects in a drastic overhaul, citing financial pressures and a shift towards 'future-focused' disciplines.
AI Tools Crippling University Learning and Teaching
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.
Trump vows to slash diversity funding for HBCUs
Former US President Donald Trump has pledged to eliminate federal funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes, a move that threatens crucial financial support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) if he wins a second t
Labour proceeds with VAT on private school fees
Exclusive: The new Labour government is pushing forward with its manifesto pledge to add VAT to private school fees, a move that could reshape the UK's education landscape and spark fierce debate.
Headteachers forced to become school caretakers in funding crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals England's headteachers are cleaning toilets, fixing boilers, and gardening as school funding hits an all-time low, creating a 'perfect storm' for the education system.
UK Prisons Slash Education Budgets by Up to 50%
Exclusive: Prisons across England and Wales face devastating cuts of up to 50% to education and rehabilitation programmes, sparking warnings of increased reoffending rates and prison violence.
AI Becomes 'Essential Life Skill' in UK Universities
Exclusive insights from UK educators reveal how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping university teaching, assessment, and the very skills students need for future careers.
Top UK Universities for Marketing & PR 2025 Revealed
Discover the UK's leading universities for Marketing and Public Relations degrees in 2025. Our expert analysis breaks down the complete league table, key trends, and what makes these institutions stand out for aspiring marketing professionals.
How to Master The Guardian University Guide 2026
Unlock the secrets of The Guardian's 2026 University League Tables. Our expert guide reveals how to interpret the data, find your ideal course, and make one of life's biggest decisions with confidence.
Guardian 2025 Education University Rankings Revealed
The Guardian's definitive 2025 league table ranks UK universities for Education degrees. Discover which institutions excelled in teaching, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects.
SEND Reforms Risk Repeating Universal Credit Failures
A damning IFS report cautions that the government's planned special educational needs reforms risk mirroring the catastrophic rollout of Universal Credit, potentially leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
Julie Bishop resigns as ANU Chancellor in dramatic exit
Former Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop dramatically resigns as Chancellor of ANU, citing irreconcilable differences with Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt over university governance and financial priorities.
Government diverts £25m charity cash to education budget
Ministers face fury after quietly diverting £25m from the Dormant Assets scheme, earmarked for youth and community projects, into Department for Education coffers.
Kent and Greenwich Universities announce historic merger
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.
Kent and Greenwich Universities in Historic Merger Talks
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
DfE Refuses to Pay £1.2m Debt to Greenwich University
The Department for Education faces intense criticism after failing to pay the University of Greenwich over £1.2 million for a Medway campus building, sparking a major financial and political row.
Spelman President Condemns Trump's HBCU Comments
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.
Labour ends private school VAT breaks in education funding revolution
New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces immediate action to remove VAT breaks from private schools to fund state education, signalling Labour's first major policy shift.
Labour's Bridget Phillipson unveils education revolution plan
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson outlines Labour's ambitious education reform agenda, including recruiting 6,500 new teachers, overhauling the curriculum, and transforming Ofsted in major pre-election pledge.
Teachers' fury over 'Nando's-style' school food ratings
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.
Oliver: Trump's Education Plan 'Catastrophic' for UK Unis
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
UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens
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.
Northwestern University President Resigns Over Trump Funding Cuts
Northwestern University's president steps down following severe federal funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration, triggering academic turmoil and research programme suspensions.
University President Quits Over Trump Donor Funding Row
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.
Peter Kyle demands answers on international student cuts
Science Secretary Peter Kyle confronts university leaders over drastic international student reductions, warning of severe financial and research consequences for UK higher education.
Trump Administration Cuts Harvard Funding in Political Strike
The Trump administration has moved to sever federal funding to Harvard University, citing concerns over free speech, foreign influence, and institutional bias. This decision sends shockwaves through the academic world and raises questions about the politi
School uniform costs hit £1,200 for family of four
A UK mother reveals the shocking £1,200 cost of kitting out her four children for school, as families across Britain face a crippling back-to-school financial crisis.
700,000 GCSE Students Lack Physics Teachers in UK Crisis
A severe shortage of specialist physics teachers is leaving hundreds of thousands of GCSE students without proper instruction, threatening the UK's future in science and technology.
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