A grassroots student network, formed after the affirmative action ruling, is pushing for a new 'academic social contract' to make elite US universities less elitist and more publicly accountable. Discover their third-way vision.
Sierra Leone faces severe cuts to UK aid, losing a vital £35m grant for maternal and newborn health. Experts warn lives are at stake. Read the full investigation.
A 17-year-old performing arts student dressed as the Grinch caused hilarious festive disruption at Wiltshire College, pushing over trees and surprising staff. Read the full story.
Archaeologists reveal Pompeii victims wore heavy woollen cloaks as they fled, adding weight to the theory that Mount Vesuvius erupted in October, not August, AD 79. Discover the chilling new details.
The legendary King William's College quiz for 2025 is here. Can you tackle its notoriously difficult questions on history, literature, science and more? Answers revealed 13 January.
Ministers unveil plans for anti-misogyny courses for boys in secondary schools to tackle violence against women. Teachers to get specialist training as part of a £20m package.
The government announces a new strategy, including mandatory lessons and teacher training, to tackle misogyny and halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
All secondary schools in England will teach about healthy relationships as part of a new government strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade. Discover the new measures.
Sir Keir Starmer's government launches a £36m strategy to combat violence against women and girls, including compulsory lessons on healthy relationships. Read the full plan.
As Britain's first musical PM since Heath, Keir Starmer must move beyond talk to rescue the arts from funding cuts and inequality. The Hodge report offers a blueprint for change.
Kim Kardashian broke down in tears, admitting to a 'mental breakdown' just days before her bar exam. Discover the emotional struggle behind her legal journey. Read the full story.
Malian refugees in Mauritania volunteer as firefighters, battling deadly desert bushfires to protect host communities and fragile ecosystems. Discover their story of resilience.
University of Michigan president warns more staff could be fired as investigation into Sherrone Moore's alleged knife attack and affair scandal deepens. Read the latest developments.
The government unveils a £36m strategy with mandatory lessons on consent and healthy relationships in all secondary schools to combat toxic influencers and halve violence against women and girls.
Labour unveils its historic violence against women and girls strategy, with a £20m school plan to tackle toxic misogyny through teacher training and specialist support. Read the full details.
Former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews is hospitalised with broken ribs after a fall. Get the latest on his condition and the political fallout.
Brown University issued early-decision admission offers on Wednesday, days after a campus shooting left two dead and nine wounded. The Ivy League school delayed the release as the suspect remains at large. Read more on the university's response.
The centuries-old blood ritual of St Januarius saw the dried blood liquefy in Naples, an event believers view as a protective miracle for the city. Discover the history and science.
Singer Frankie Bridge opens up about feeling 'helpless' as her son Carter, 11, faces daily battles with school due to his dyslexia diagnosis. Discover the family's emotional journey.
Patricia Robson, a dedicated teacher, published poet, and passionate Remainer, has died at 83. Her innovative drama work and poetry left a lasting legacy in Kent and Sussex education.
York St John University faces backlash from Christian students over an LGBTQ+ nativity play. The production reimagines biblical figures, prompting accusations of discrimination and planned protests.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez donate $5 million to support neurodivergent students. Discover how this grassroots grant aims to transform classrooms across the US and UK.
The UK is set to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ programme in 2027, unlocking opportunities for students, apprentices, and teachers. Discover what this landmark deal means for British youth and European ties.
The UK is set to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ education scheme in 2027-28. Discover how students, apprentices, and institutions can benefit from the £570m deal and what it means post-Brexit.
From a doctors' strike in London to evictions in Spain and ice festivals in China, The Guardian's picture editors capture the world's stories on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. Explore the powerful images.
Explore the bizarre regulations of Turkmenistan, from an 11pm curfew and a ban on non-white cars in Ashgabat to prohibited social media. Discover what life is like in one of the world's most secretive states.
Sir Humphrey Burton, the BBC's former head of music who brought classical music to millions, has died at 94. Discover his remarkable legacy and impact.
The UK government has secured a deal to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange programme from January 2027. We want to hear from prospective participants and past alumni.
Britain will re-enter the EU's Erasmus+ programme in 2027, securing a 30% discount on fees. The move promises international opportunities for up to 100,000 students and marks a key step in Starmer's Brexit reset.
Italian archaeologists have unearthed a vast 4,500-year-old Egyptian temple dedicated to sun god Ra, featuring a roof for astronomical observation. Explore the stunning find.