Category : Search result: university funding crisis


Record low graduate student loan repayments revealed

New government data reveals a startling trend as the proportion of university graduates making student loan repayments hits unprecedented lows, sparking concerns about graduate employment and the sustainability of higher education funding.

Universities may raise fees under new performance rules

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces major policy shift allowing English universities to increase tuition fees above £9,250 if they demonstrate excellence in teaching quality and graduate outcomes.

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.

Critical Thinking Degrees: Never a Waste of Money

New research challenges the 'rip-off' narrative around university education, revealing how degrees that develop critical thinking skills provide lifelong value beyond mere job preparation.

NSW funds literature to combat AI-generated stories

The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.

Free Bus Pass Crisis for England's Seniors

Exclusive: The cherished free bus pass scheme for England's older generation hangs in the balance as ministers and local councils clash over who should foot the bill. Discover how this political standoff could leave millions stranded.

Trump: GOP States Should Stop Funding Democratic Areas

Former President Donald Trump has ignited a political firestorm by urging Republican-led states to halt financial support to Democratic states amid government shutdown threats, creating deep divisions in American politics.

British Basketball Team Suspended in Betting Scandal

The future of British men's basketball hangs in the balance as the entire team faces suspension and UK Sport funding is jeopardised following serious betting allegations involving players and staff.

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.

Science in Crisis: CSIRO Funding Collapse Demands Action

Australia's premier scientific organisation, CSIRO, confronts an existential threat as chronic underfunding triggers brain drain and research cuts. Scientific leaders issue urgent plea to Prime Minister Albanese to rescue national science capability.

Reeves to scrap non-dom tax status raising billions

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical plan to abolish non-dom tax status, potentially generating tens of billions for NHS, schools and policing while closing 'unfair loopholes' for wealthy elites.

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.

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.

Welsh Govt Demands Emergency Funding Talks

First Minister Vaughan Gething calls for emergency talks with Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid warnings of 'impossible choices' facing Welsh public services.

NHS patient safety at dangerous tipping point

Exclusive: NHS leaders sound alarm as patient safety reaches 'tipping point' amid chronic underfunding and workforce shortages, with new analysis revealing devastating impact on healthcare services across England.

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.

Government slashes museum funding in major shake-up

Major English museums face devastating budget cuts as Arts Council England redirects funding away from traditional institutions toward 'levelling up' agenda, sparking outrage in cultural sector.

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.

Page 1 of 4