New analysis reveals that higher education institutions provide significant economic and social advantages to local communities, including job creation and skills development, extending far beyond student outcomes.
Leaked documents reveal Australian universities will be assessed on protest management under a controversial antisemitism report card system fast-tracked after the Bondi terror attack.
The Universities of Greenwich and Kent have merged to form the UK's inaugural 'super-university,' set to become the third-largest higher education institution, with operations starting in August 2026.
The universities of Greenwich and Kent have received formal approval to merge into the UK's first 'super-university', creating the third-largest higher education institution in the country.
The University of Sussex argues in a judicial review that a £585,000 fine from the Office for Students is unlawful and threatens its reputation and financial stability.
The University of Sussex has launched a judicial review against a £585,000 penalty from the Office for Students, arguing the regulator overstepped its powers regarding campus free speech.
Queen's University Belfast removes George Mitchell's name from peace centre and campus bust following Epstein document revelations, citing institutional values and victim experiences.
Queen's University Belfast removes George Mitchell's name from peace centre and campus bust following revelations in Epstein documents, citing institutional values.
Analysis reveals 30% of UK university students received first-class degrees in 2024-2025, up from 13% in 2006-2007, with Imperial College awarding them to 53% of graduates.
A UCL writing professor's classroom experiment reveals students preferred AI-generated content over his own work, prompting reflection on writing's future.
Over 20 students have resumed studies at the University of Washington following a pro-Palestinian protest that caused extensive damage and sparked ongoing investigations.
Texas A&M University is terminating its women's and gender studies programme and altering hundreds of course syllabuses under a new policy restricting classroom discussions on race and gender topics.
Dr Eric Descheemaeker has agreed to leave the University of Melbourne following a confidential settlement of his federal court discrimination case, which centred on allegations his suspension was due to his political opinions.
Oxford University has scrapped its famous bespoke entrance exams in favour of generic tests used by other institutions, aiming to streamline applications and improve inclusivity for 2027 entry candidates.
Yale College introduces sweeping financial aid changes, eliminating tuition for families earning less than $200,000 annually and covering full attendance costs for those under $100,000.
Oxford University confirms it is phasing out all its own admissions tests for subjects including Classics, Philosophy and all languages, with no replacements planned. The changes aim to streamline applications.
A damning watchdog report reveals Glasgow University has insufficient safeguards against marking errors, with systemic risks identified following a student's suicide after being wrongly told he couldn't graduate.
Yale University announces it will eliminate all tuition costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 per year, expanding financial accessibility.
Oxford University will replace its subject-specific entrance tests with generic exams from 2027, aiming to streamline applications and boost inclusivity for disadvantaged students.
Columbia University has named Jennifer Mnookin, currently chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as its next president, effective 1 July. This appointment follows a tumultuous period marked by campus protests and federal pressure.
Columbia University selects Jennifer Mnookin as its next president following two turbulent years marked by protests, federal pressure, and leadership instability.
Columbia University has selected University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin as its next president, aiming to recover from two years of campus turmoil involving protests and federal pressure.
Oxford and Cambridge admission data shows modern languages, classics, and music have highest acceptance rates, while experts warn against choosing courses just for better odds.
Sports broadcaster Laura Woods returned to Kingston University to receive an honorary doctorate, celebrating her journalism career and advocacy for women in sport.
James Cook University has established a confidential committee to prepare for a possible name change, sparking criticism from Queensland's education minister and public backlash.
Care leavers applying for university from autumn 2027 will have their £28.95 Ucas application fee waived in a significant move to address educational inequality and improve access to higher education.
The University of Maryland faces criticism for its 'Decolonising Medicine' course that asks students to critique the 'white body' as a medical standard, with critics calling it ideological nonsense.
Students at Montclair State University held a mock funeral for humanities departments, symbolising a national crisis. Universities are cutting programmes deemed 'not monetisable'.
Over 370 academics, including Nobel laureates, demand Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson implements promised free speech protections in UK universities, citing a 'cancel culture' crisis.
The UK government has scrapped its target for international student numbers, shifting focus to a new £40bn 'education exports' goal by expanding university hubs abroad. Discover the implications for UK higher education.