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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.

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.

Graduate, 23, dies from meningitis days after symptoms

A promising university graduate died from meningitis just days after falling ill, with her family initially believing she had freshers' flu. The 23-year-old's sudden deterioration serves as a tragic warning about the deadly disease.

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.

Student's freshers flu was deadly sepsis

A university fresher's week illness turned into a life-threatening sepsis battle after doctors initially dismissed his symptoms as freshers' flu. Read the shocking story of survival.

University blunder led to student's tragic death

Exclusive: Ben Corfield's parents break their silence after Cardiff University missed crucial warnings about their son's deteriorating mental health, leading to unimaginable tragedy weeks before his graduation.

University worker sues over 'white supremacy' tree ban

A university employee at the University of Westminster is taking legal action for racial harassment after a senior manager allegedly banned the erection of a Christmas tree in November, calling it a symbol of 'white supremacy'.

Student's 'Freshers Flu' Was Deadly Sepsis

A university fresher's common cold symptoms masked a deadly sepsis infection. Read her harrowing survival story and learn the vital signs that saved her life.

Oxbridge outside top 3 in historic university rankings shake-up

In an unprecedented shift, the London School of Economics has topped a major UK university league table, pushing Oxford and Cambridge out of the top three for the first time in history. The Complete University Guide's 2025 rankings signal a dramatic chang

Texas Uni President Quits Over Transgender Row

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.

Alcohol helps you speak foreign languages, says Ig Nobel winner

In a toast to quirky science, the 2024 Ig Nobel Prize for Chemistry was awarded to an international team for their groundbreaking study that proves a moderate amount of alcohol can indeed improve self-perceived foreign language skills. Discover the hilari

Student's flu led to sepsis and quadruple amputation

A chilling warning for students and parents as a routine Freshers' flu escalates into life-threatening sepsis, leading to a quadruple amputation for one young man. Learn the critical signs doctors missed.

ANU Abandons Forced Job Cuts in Major Policy Reversal

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.

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.

Scientists Warn of New FLiRT Covid Variant Risk

A consortium of leading UK scientists from Edinburgh, Oxford, and Montpellier issues a stark warning about the new KP.2 'FLiRT' Covid variant, highlighting its increased transmissibility and potential impact on summer case numbers.

Palestinian Artist Cancelled by Yale in Censorship Row

Renowned Palestinian artist Samia Halaby speaks out after Yale University rescinds a major retrospective and the Munch Museum withdraws a prestigious award, igniting a fierce debate on censorship and political pressure in the art world.

Charlie Kirk dies after university firing and suspension

Right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk has died following his controversial dismissal from a speaking tour and suspension from a university platform, sparking intense debate about campus free speech and political discourse.

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