Steve Coogan settles defamation case over The Lost King film
Actor and comedian Steve Coogan makes substantial payment to academic Richard Taylor following legal dispute over portrayal in acclaimed film about Richard III discovery.
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University assignment shock reveals education system flaws
An international student paying thousands for Australian university education received a disturbing assignment about sexual violence, raising serious questions about academic standards and student wellbeing.
NYC Mayor defends professor from racist attacks
New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemns racist attacks against Columbia University professor Mahmood Mamdani following controversial Israel-Palestine comments
Trump administration demands student data from university
The University of Virginia faces unprecedented demands from the Trump administration to hand over confidential student records and internal communications, sparking fears of political targeting.
Israeli professor at London uni gets death threats
A City University academic faces police protection after violent threats emerged online targeting his family over Middle East commentary
London uni investigates 'terrorist' posters against academic
SOAS University faces investigation after students displayed inflammatory posters branding an Israeli scholar a 'terrorist' in escalating campus tensions over Palestine.
University of Arizona rejects Trump education compact
The University of Arizona has rejected former President Donald Trump's 'American Dream' compact, joining a growing rebellion against what critics call politically motivated interference in higher education.
St Andrews freshers' foam frenzy for Raisin Monday tradition
St Andrews University's centuries-old Raisin Monday tradition saw first-year students engage in an epic shaving foam fight, turning the historic streets into a bubbly battleground of academic initiation.
Student teaches herself Latin to honours level at St Andrews
Amy Fife, a remarkable student at the University of St Andrews, has achieved the extraordinary by teaching herself advanced Latin to honours level while pursuing her degree in ancient history.
Study Reveals Alarming Confusion in University Advice
Groundbreaking research exposes widespread misinformation and contradictory guidance plaguing higher education institutions, with serious implications for student welfare and academic integrity.
Texas University slashes liberal arts in major overhaul
The University of Texas at Austin announces sweeping cuts to liberal arts programmes, eliminating dozens of departments including philosophy and literature in a controversial shift toward vocational education.
Stormzy becomes Cambridge University visiting fellow
British rap sensation Stormzy has been appointed as a visiting fellow at Cambridge University's Jesus College, marking a groundbreaking moment for both music and academia.
Cambridge Professor's 'Rugger Buggers' Remarks Cause Fury
Renowned Cambridge professor Dame Mary Beard faces backlash after controversial remarks about 'thicko black rugger buggers' while defending academic freedom, igniting intense discussion about class and privilege in elite institutions.
Oxford scholars declare Tolkien's Lord of the Rings racist
Oxford University researchers claim J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth epic promotes 'racial hierarchy' and 'problematic' stereotypes in shocking new academic critique.
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.
Brown University rejects Trump's controversial campus plan
Brown University has firmly rejected a proposal from Donald Trump's team that would have transformed campus dynamics, citing fundamental conflicts with institutional values and academic freedom.
University of Chicago Leads Global Rankings Amid UK Competition
The University of Chicago claims top spot in global rankings while UK universities show mixed results, with Cambridge maintaining strong position amid increasing international competition in higher education.
Theatre professor charged with roommate's murder
A respected theatre professor stands accused of murder after his 72-year-old roommate was found stabbed to death in their Missouri home. Shocking details emerge as authorities reveal the suspect attempted to clean the crime scene.
Sustainability talks axed from UK party conferences
Leading sustainability professor barred from speaking at both Conservative and Labour party conferences amid concerns over political neutrality, raising questions about academic freedom in UK politics.
Mary Beard: Cambridge needs more 'thicko' rugby players
Renowned Cambridge classicist Dame Mary Beard makes provocative case for valuing different types of intelligence beyond academic achievement in university admissions.
MIT rejects Trump policy funding in principles stand
The prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology announces it will reject federal funding tied to Trump administration policies that restrict international student recruitment and research collaboration.
University strike threat over pay could lock students out
British universities brace for unprecedented disruption as academic staff threaten nationwide strikes over pay disputes and massive job cuts, potentially locking students out of courses during critical academic periods.
Columbia University Faces Free Speech Lawsuit Over Campus Censorship
A landmark legal challenge accuses Columbia University of suppressing pro-Palestinian speech, igniting a fierce debate about academic freedom and political bias in US higher education.
University staff threaten strikes over pay dispute
British universities are bracing for potential staff strikes and mass resignations as a bitter pay dispute intensifies, with academics reporting they're forced to use food banks amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Sydney lecturer suspended over anti-Semitic 'parasites' rant
A University of Sydney lecturer has been suspended after launching into a vicious anti-Semitic tirade against Jewish students, describing them as 'filthy parasites' in a disturbing classroom outburst that's sparked widespread condemnation.
Antifa scholar Mark Bray barred from entering Spain
Rutgers University historian and antifa expert Mark Bray barred from entering Spain ahead of planned lecture, raising academic freedom concerns across Europe.
Oxford and UK universities suffer worst performance in decade
Shocking new data reveals Britain's top universities, including Oxford, have recorded their poorest research performance in ten years, raising serious concerns about the UK's global academic standing.
Oxford Tops Global University Rankings 2024
Oxford University reclaims the top spot in Times Higher Education World University Rankings, with Cambridge and Imperial maintaining elite positions in global top 10.
Professor faces death threats over Zionist comments
American academic Mark Bray receives violent threats following inflammatory statements about Zionists, prompting university investigation and raising concerns about academic freedom and campus safety.
Pro-Palestinian student protests sweep UK universities
Student protests demanding university divestment from Israel continue to grow across British campuses, with encampments now established at multiple institutions including Bristol, Leeds, and Newcastle.
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