BBC Two's University Challenge faces awkward silence as both Durham and St John's College teams fail to identify basic classical compositions, leaving viewers astonished at the musical knowledge gap.
Florida International University plunged into chaos as an active shooter alert sent students scrambling for safety. Campus lockdown and massive police response underway.
The University of Edinburgh has cancelled its controversial 'Queer and Trans Geographies' postgraduate module after failing to attract enough students, raising questions about niche course demand.
Academic and support staff at the University of Edinburgh have launched a three-day strike in a major dispute over pay, pensions, and working conditions, causing significant disruption.
A powerful campaign using handwritten letters from graduates is transforming attitudes towards higher education in disadvantaged communities across England, with remarkable results.
A newly unsealed lawsuit alleges a major Los Angeles film school misled students with false promises of Hollywood careers, trapping them in crippling debt. The case exposes what plaintiffs call a 'predatory' for-profit education model.
The University of Mississippi has suspended a fraternity after a viral video showed members allegedly staging a mock lynching of a black mannequin, sparking widespread condemnation and an official investigation.
A University of Leicester student's humorous social theory about how shoes predict personality traits has taken TikTok by storm, sparking a global debate and academic interest.
The US state of Utah has outlawed diversity statements in public university hiring processes, a major victory for conservative activist Charlie Kirk's campaign against 'ideological litmus tests' in higher education.
A group of Palestinian students, evacuated from the conflict in Gaza, have arrived safely in the UK to continue their studies under a government-supported scheme, finding refuge and academic opportunity.
An explosive investigation reveals how affluent families exploit every loophole, from 'learning difference' diagnoses to massive donations, to secure coveted spots at top US universities like Harvard and Yale.
Utah Valley University cancels a speaking event featuring controversial right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, citing 'substantial risk to public safety' and security costs.
Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, faces legal scrutiny after removing 'female' signage from toilets, potentially violating the Equality Act 2010. The move has sparked debate over inclusivity versus women's rights.
Turning Point UK's Charlie Kirk ignites a fierce debate on free speech, academic freedom, and the Americanisation of Britain's campus culture. Exclusive analysis on the implications for UK higher education.
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Ministers order UK universities to cease offering 'low-quality' courses with poor graduate outcomes, threatening fines for institutions that fail to comply with new value for money standards.
A major new survey by the Institute of Physics uncovers a severe crisis, with 25% of UK university physics departments at risk of shutting down due to funding shortfalls and falling student numbers, threatening the nation's scientific future.
Exclusive: Ousted Harvard President Claudine Gay breaks her silence with a scathing critique of her interim replacement, Alan Garber, accusing him of complicity in her downfall and igniting a new firestorm at the elite university.
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'.
In a landmark shift for elite education, Cornell University's latest MBA intake reports white students are no longer the majority, marking a historic first for the Ivy League and signalling a profound demographic transformation in top-tier business educat
Oxford University faces backlash after student union members joked about the assassination of American conservative speaker Charlie Kirk during a debate on free speech. The university has launched an investigation into the incident.
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
Durham University leads a controversial study backed by Cambridge and Oxford, aiming to diversify student intakes through 'contextual data', sparking debate on meritocracy in higher education.
The Sunday Times Good University Guide reveals a historic shakeup as Oxbridge dominance ends. St Andrews soars to number one, marking a seismic shift in UK higher education prestige.
The Taliban has issued a sweeping new directive for Afghanistan's universities, enforcing complete gender segregation, banning co-education, and prohibiting subjects deemed 'against Islamic principles'. This move drastically rolls back two decades of educ
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.
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.
A damning report by the Sutton Trust reveals progress on widening Oxbridge access for state school pupils has flatlined, accusing ministers of failing to match words with action.
An exclusive investigation reveals the hidden poverty crisis at Oxford University, where underpaid researchers and staff are turning to food banks and hardship funds to survive.
The mysterious disappearance of 23-year-old University of Melbourne student Bao Phuc Cao has sparked a major police search and left his family in Vietnam desperate for answers.