New £925 levy on international students from 2028
UK universities face a new £925 tax per international student from 2028, adding pressure to institutions already at risk. Explore the impact on higher education funding and the graduate job market.
Category : Universities
Four Scottish universities face strike threat over job cuts
Lecturers at Aberdeen, Stirling, Heriot-Watt and Strathclyde universities are voting on industrial action over proposed budget cuts and compulsory redundancies. Ballots open this week.
27,000 on 'Mickey Mouse' university courses
TaxPayers' Alliance research reveals over 27,000 enrolments on nearly 800 'rip-off' degrees, including 'climate justice' and yoga. Critics demand an end to state-subsidised hobby courses.
Harvard Professor Leaves Over DEI Admissions Policy
Historian James Hankins departs Harvard after 40 years, alleging admissions now favour diversity over merit post-George Floyd and criticising pandemic rules. Read his full critique.
Harvard professor quits over DEI admissions, Covid rules
Historian James Hankins leaves Harvard after 40 years, citing alleged bias against 'brilliant' white males in admissions post-George Floyd and 'tyrannous' pandemic policies. Read his full critique.
University of Melbourne VC Emma Johnston AO dies aged 52
The University of Melbourne mourns Vice-Chancellor Emma Johnston AO, a pioneering marine biologist and the institution's first female leader, who has died from cancer. Read about her legacy.
Student recalls John Carey's 'sharp' Oxford tutorials in 1958
A former student remembers literary critic John Carey's formidable teaching at Oxford in 1958-59 and reflects on his complex relationship with the university's class consciousness. Read the full tribute.
Lawsuit Alleges Abuse at Colgate University Lacrosse
A former Colgate University lacrosse player files a bombshell lawsuit, alleging the school failed to protect athletes from an abusive coach, leading to injuries and mental health crises. Read the full story.
University's Shakespeare 'Trigger Warning' Sparks Row
The University of Liverpool faces criticism for warning students that Shakespeare's Twelfth Night contains 'disturbing' gender depictions. Leading actress Dame Janet Suzman calls the move 'idiotic'. Read the full debate.
Birmingham Uni: Exams Unfairly Favour White Students
A major report from the University of Birmingham argues traditional exams and essays are 'tools of exclusion' that favour white students. Discover the push to 'decolonise' assessment.
Brown Shooting: Lisbon University's Pressure Cited by Classmates
Former peers of the Brown University shooting suspect and victim suggest a hyper-competitive academic environment at Portugal's Técnico may have taken a mental toll. Explore the investigation's focus.
Swedish Senior University Sees Record Membership Among Over-55s
Sweden's Senioruniversitetet, a university for pensioners, reports record enrolment as retirees seek learning and in-person connection. Discover how it combats loneliness and keeps minds alert.
Amateur historians reveal hidden 'engine room' of history
A new report reveals how amateur genealogists and local historians are driving groundbreaking historical research, uncovering vital stories missed by academia. Discover their untold impact.
OU instructor barred after failing student for Bible paper
A University of Oklahoma graduate instructor who failed a student for citing the Bible in an opinion paper has been removed from teaching duties following a discrimination investigation. Read the full story.
OU Instructor Fired After Failing Bible-Based Gender Essay
A University of Oklahoma instructor was dismissed after a student accused her of religious discrimination for failing a psychology paper citing the Bible. The case ignites debates on academic freedom and DEI.
Brown University Security Chief Placed on Leave
Brown University's police chief is on leave as the school reviews its response to a mass shooting that killed two students. Read the latest on the investigation and campus safety reforms.
University Staffer Charged Over Anti-Semitic Campus Incident
A University of Sydney employee has been sacked and charged after allegedly intimidating Jewish students celebrating Sukkot. Read the full details of the police investigation and university response.
Gaz Beadle's girlfriend graduates as nurse with first-class degree
Geordie Shore's Gaz Beadle celebrates girlfriend Maia Ellen's nursing degree graduation from The University of Manchester. Read his heartfelt tribute and their relationship timeline.
Academic Sues Bristol Uni Over Protest-Disrupted Lecture
A sociology professor who led a government review on sex and gender is taking legal action against the University of Bristol, alleging a failure to protect her free speech after her lecture was disrupted by protesters. Read the full story.
UK Second in Global 'Smartest Country' Rankings
The UK has been named the world's second smartest country, trailing only Switzerland. New research analysed Nobel Prizes, IQ, and degree attainment. Discover the full rankings.
UK to rejoin Erasmus+ student exchange programme in 2027
The UK government has confirmed it will rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ exchange programme in 2027, restoring vital opportunities for students, teachers, and youth groups to gain international experience.
Brown University Shooting Suspect Died by Self-Inflicted Gunshot
Autopsy confirms the suspect in the Brown University shooting died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The tragic incident left a campus in mourning. Read the full investigation details.
Brown University Security Failures Exposed After Shooting
Scrutiny intensifies around Brown University's security leadership after a gunman killed two students and escaped without clear CCTV. Experts cite a 'security vacuum'.
Brown University shooter suspect found dead
The suspected gunman in the Brown University shooting has been found dead from a self-inflicted wound. Two people were killed and several injured in the campus attack. Read the latest updates.
FBI probes link between Brown University and MIT shootings
Authorities investigate a potential connection between the Brown University mass shooting and the killing of an MIT professor. A person of interest is sought as frustration mounts in Providence.
Edinburgh University strike suspended after deal
University of Edinburgh lecturers suspend strike action until April after university agrees to rule out compulsory redundancies. Read the latest on the £140m cuts dispute.
Student Group Seeks to Reform, Not Destroy, Elite Universities
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.
Michigan coach scandal: More job losses possible after arrest
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.
Brown University early decision release after shooting
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.
University's 'Gay In A Manger' Play Sparks Christian Outrage
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.
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