St Andrews Tops UK University Rankings for First Time, Dethroning Oxbridge
University of St Andrews tops The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for first time, beating Oxford and Cambridge.
Category : Universities
Brown University Strikes Deal With Trump Administration to Restore $50m in Funds
Brown University agrees with Trump administration to restore $50m in research funding, ending federal investigations without penalty.
Kate to visit Italian schools funded by WWII scrap metal in first overseas trip since cancer treatme
Princess of Wales visits Reggio Emilia schools founded with WWII scrap metal proceeds, her first overseas trip since cancer treatment.
Student Loan Row Intensifies as Minister Admits System 'Problems'
Pressure grows on UK government to reform student loans as minister admits problems; Martin Lewis clashes with Kemi Badenoch over Plan 2 loans.
Former Student Arrested for Hacking Western Sydney University Over Parking Dispute
Former Western Sydney University student arrested for hacking campaign over parking dispute, altering results, and threatening to sell data on dark web.
No alcohol? No problem: how to make friends at university without booze
Discover how to make friends at university without alcohol, from joining societies to sober parties and sports clubs.
Starmer lacks coherent social mobility plan, says government adviser
Social Mobility Commission chair says Starmer has no coherent plan to tackle entrenched inequalities, as report warns young people in former industrial areas are being left behind.
Liberal Arts Defended Against Market-Driven Criticism
Readers defend liberal arts against calls for market orientation, highlighting cross-disciplinary thinking and critical interrogation skills.
University of Sydney Sacks Lecturer for Antisemitic Abuse
University of Sydney sacks lecturer Rose Nakad for antisemitic abuse of Jewish students during Sukkot festival, citing serious misconduct.
MIT Rejects Trump Policy Funding In Principles Stand
MIT rejects Trump administration proposal tying federal funding to policy changes, citing academic freedom concerns.
Kenyan Ghostwriters Exposed In UK University Essay Scam
New film exposes Kenyan ghostwriters paid to write essays for UK students, highlighting a billion-dollar industry and ethical concerns.
Australian Universities to Be Graded on Protest Handling in Antisemitism Plan
Australian universities face new antisemitism report card grading their handling of protests, encampments, and flags, fast-tracked after Bondi attack.
Student, 21, Found Dead at M6 Service Station
Lancaster University student Michele Chung, 21, found dead at Forton Services on the M6. Inquest opened and adjourned.
Amad Could Be Bruno Fernandes Replacement at Man United
Amad Diallo's recent performances for Ivory Coast, including a match-winner against Ecuador, highlight his potential as a central attacking option, giving Manchester United a viable replacement for Bruno Fernandes.
ANU Invested in Israeli Arms Firm Despite Ethical Pledge
ANU bought shares in Israeli arms firm Elbit Systems after pledging to avoid controversial weapons investments, sparking criticism.
University of Melbourne Students Face Expulsion Over Pro-Palestine Protest
University of Melbourne recommends expulsion for two students over pro-Palestine protest; students plan appeal.
John Oliver Warns Trump’s University Cuts Could Spell Disaster for UK Institutions
John Oliver warns Trump's university funding cuts, framed as antisemitism fight, could set a dangerous precedent for UK higher education.
University Cuts Threaten to ‘Wipe Out’ Black Scholarship, Academics Warn
Academics warn that UK university cuts are disproportionately affecting black studies courses and lecturers, risking the erasure of black scholarship.
One Dead, Six Injured in Shooting at Lincoln University Homecoming
One killed and six wounded in shooting at Lincoln University homecoming; suspect detained, investigation ongoing.
Charlie Kirk: The Far-Right Activist Who Turned Campuses Into Battlefields
Charlie Kirk, far-right activist killed at Utah Valley University, turned campuses into cultural battlefields and paved way for Trump's assault on universities.
Students Owe UK Universities Nearly £500m in Hidden Debts
Students owe nearly £500m in hidden debts to UK universities, including library fines and unpaid accommodation, averaging £2,650 each.
Gen Z Students Live With Parents To Avoid Soaring Rent Costs
Gen Z faces housing divide: some live with parents due to soaring rent, others rent but feel lonely. Rising costs and fewer graduate schemes worsen the crisis.
Teen Student Found Dead at University of Lancashire Halls
University of Lancashire student Carla Georgescu, 19, found dead in halls; man arrested.
White British Pupils Least Likely to Attend University, Study Finds
White British pupils are the least likely ethnic group to attend university in the UK, with Indian and Chinese pupils more than twice as likely to go, according to IFS research.
Channel 4's Secret Genius Returns for Extended Second Series
Channel 4's Secret Genius returns for an extended second series with Alan Carr and Susie Dent, featuring new puzzles and more interactive games.
Harvard Publisher Cancels Journal Issue on Palestine Amid Censorship Claims
Harvard Educational Review cancels special issue on Palestine, sparking censorship claims amid tensions over academic freedom and the 'Palestine exception'.
Colin Williams Obituary: Educator and Geographer Dies at 78
Colin Williams, a pioneering educator and geographer who championed bilingual education and minority languages, has died at 78. His work transformed language policy in Wales and beyond.
Tenured Professor Sues University of Kentucky Over Israel Comments Ban
Tenured professor Ramsi Woodcock sues University of Kentucky for banning him over Israel comments, challenging IHRA antisemitism definition.
Oxford Student Han Willhoft-King Quit Manchester City for Law
Teenager Han Willhoft-King left Manchester City's Under-21s to study law at Oxford, citing injuries and academic ambition.
Trinity Hall Defends Admissions Policy After Memo Uproar
Trinity Hall master Mary Hockaday defends admissions policy after memo uproar, stating commitment to widening participation unchanged.
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