UK Universities Accused of Censoring Pro-Palestinian Events
Exeter and UCLan cancel pro-Palestinian events, sparking free speech row. Academics condemn interference.
Category : Universities
UK to Ban Universities from Recruiting Students over Asylum Claim Fears
UK to ban universities from recruiting international students if too many drop out, amid fears of visa abuse and asylum claims. New rules raise completion and enrolment thresholds.
UK Government Cap on English Students at Scottish Universities Sparks Row
UK government caps English student numbers at Scottish universities, sparking criticism from Scottish ministers and university leaders.
Glasgow University Accused of Failing Student Who Killed Himself After Grade Error
Glasgow University admitted systemic errors after a student killed himself on graduation day, wrongly told he had failed his degree.
University Compares Thatcher To Hitler In Woke Guide
University of Leicester lecture slide compares Margaret Thatcher's leadership style to Adolf Hitler, also grouping Donald Trump with Osama Bin Laden.
Meningitis Outbreak at University of Kent and Three Schools Kills Two, Hospitalises 11
Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent and three schools kills two young people, hospitalises 11. UKHSA investigating, antibiotics distributed.
ANU Staff Strike Over Health and Safety Warning Amid Restructure
Almost 30 ANU humanities staff stop work after health and safety report warns of serious harm from restructure, citing bullying and harassment.
Parents Use Daughters University Savings For Roof Repairs
Which? survey finds parents contribute £360 monthly to university costs, with some using savings or second jobs.
Oxford and Cambridge Drop Out of Top Three in University Rankings for First Time
Oxford and Cambridge drop out of top three in Times university rankings for first time, with LSE, St Andrews, and Durham leading.
Revealed: Russia’s Top Secret Spy School Teaching Hacking and Election Meddling
Documents reveal secret GRU training faculty at Bauman University teaching hacking and disinformation for military intelligence operations.
Cambridge College Criticised For Private School Focus
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, faces backlash for targeting elite private schools in recruitment, sparking concerns over social mobility and access.
1909 Time Capsule Discovered at Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
A 105-year-old time capsule containing newspapers, postcards, and a workers' list was found in a snuff tin at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Hong Kong University Expels Student Over Fire Accountability Calls
Chinese University of Hong Kong expels student Miles Kwan for misconduct after he called for accountability over a deadly fire that killed 168.
California Sues Tesla Over Alleged Racism at Fremont Factory
California sues Tesla alleging rampant racism at Fremont factory, including racial slurs, graffiti, and segregated work areas.
University Leaders Face GOP Inquiry in Final US Antisemitism Hearing
US university leaders face GOP questioning in final House antisemitism hearing, with Democrats calling it 'political theatre'.
UK Lecturer Stuck in Crete After Quad Bike Cliff Crash
Manchester lecturer Chathurika Goonawardane stranded in Crete after quad bike cliff crash, needs £10k for medical transport home.
University Challenge Contestants Stumped by 'Easy' Music Round
University Challenge contestants struggle with music round, viewers call it 'easy' as they correctly identify Bjork and Diana Ross.
Stanford Layoffs Linked to Trump Policies Spark Backlash
Stanford University lays off 363 employees due to Trump administration policies, including increased endowment tax and federal research funding cuts.
Greenwich and Kent Merge to Form UK's First Super-University
Greenwich and Kent universities merge to form UK's first super-university, creating third-largest HE institution.
Christy Turlington and Ed Burns Celebrate Daughter Grace Burns' NYU Graduation
Christy Turlington and Ed Burns celebrate daughter Grace Burns' graduation from NYU, as she balances modeling and academics.
St Andrews Tops UK University Rankings, Beating Oxford and Cambridge for First Time
St Andrews tops UK university rankings for first time, beating Oxford and Cambridge in The Times Good University Guide.
Northwestern Mandates Antisemitism Training Amid Pressure
Northwestern University mandates antisemitism training amid federal pressure, but critics say it conflates anti-Zionism with antisemitism and fails to protect Jewish students.
University of Greater Manchester Under Fraud Inquiry
Regulators investigate University of Greater Manchester over fraud, bribery, and bullying allegations; vice-chancellor suspended.
Oxford Union Condemns President-Elect’s Remarks on Charlie Kirk Shooting
Oxford Union condemns president-elect George Abaraonye's reported comments celebrating Charlie Kirk's shooting, calling them 'unequivocally' against its values.
Four Young Stars Exit England World Cup Camp
England confirm Alex Scott, Ethan Nwaneri, Rio Ngumoha, and Josh King have left the squad after warm-up matches, as preparations intensify for the Croatia opener.
Delta State University Cancels Classes After Body Found on Campus
Delta State University cancels classes and centennial events after a body is found on campus; police investigate.
Universities of Wisconsin president defies board’s demand to resign or be fired
Jay Rothman refuses board's demand to resign or be fired, citing lack of reasons and principle.
Edinburgh University Had ‘Outsized’ Role in Creating Racist Scientific Theories, Inquiry Finds
Edinburgh University inquiry finds it profited from slavery and promoted racist theories, with bequests worth £9.4m still active.
Tributes Pour In for Hull Student Poppy Johnson, 18, Who Died Suddenly in Her Sleep
Tributes pour in for Hull student Poppy Johnson, 18, who died suddenly in her sleep. She was a volunteer at Bridlington Animal Park.
Claudia Winkleman's University Days Revealed by Former Classmate
Claudia Winkleman's university classmate reveals she was a 'big noise' on campus, contradicting her own recollections. Co-stars praise her off-screen personality.
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