Jason Arday faces plagiarism, abuse and charity claims
Cambridge's youngest black professor Jason Arday denies plagiarism after a Telegraph report, while questions grow over £5m charity claims and abuse allegations.
Category : Universities
Edinburgh University Report Reveals 'Outsized Role' in Developing Racial Pseudo-Sciences
A new report finds Edinburgh University was a 'haven' for white supremacist thought between 1750 and 1850, naming key Enlightenment figures.
Burnham: Value hard hat as much as graduation cap
Andy Burnham calls for valuing vocational training equally with university degrees as cultural shift away from higher education gains momentum.
Are British graduates being conned over tuition fees?
Thousands of British graduates face an employment crisis, huge debts, and a broken promise of a bright future after paying £9,000 a year in tuition fees.
JD Vance, Once an ‘Angry Atheist’, Becomes America’s Most Powerful Catholic
JD Vance's memoir 'Communion' details his conversion from atheism to Catholicism, his political clashes with the Vatican, and the resurgence of conservative Catholicism in the US.
Harvard to Comply with Trump Administration Demand for Employment Forms
Harvard will comply with Trump admin demand for I-9 forms but withholds student-only employee records amid legal fight over frozen funds.
University of Melbourne Breached Privacy by Using Wifi to Track Pro-Palestine Protesters
University of Melbourne breached privacy laws by using wifi to track pro-Palestine protesters, Victoria's deputy information commissioner found.
Robert Gordon University Revokes Donald Trump's Honorary Degree
Robert Gordon University strips Donald Trump of his honorary degree over comments on Muslims, and Scotland removes him as business ambassador.
University Challenge: Carenza Danko's Honest Blunder Wins Fans Despite Cardiff Defeat
Cardiff's Carenza Danko charms viewers on University Challenge after admitting she didn't catch the question, yet guesses correctly. Despite defeat to Bristol, her candidness wins praise.
Labor Defers Antisemitism Response for University Review
Australia delays response to antisemitism proposals for universities, awaiting broader racism review and Islamophobia report.
Keir Starmer calls student protests on 7 October anniversary ‘un-British’
Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemns planned student protests on 7 October anniversary as 'un-British', urging respect as UK marks second year since Hamas attacks.
Student Crackdown Threatens UK Cities Economies
Centre for Cities warns that restricting international students may hurt economies in Leicester, Hull, and other UK cities reliant on universities.
Jewish Leaders Push Edinburgh Uni On Antisemitism Definition
Jewish leaders urge Edinburgh University to uphold IHRA antisemitism definition as institution reviews support, amid calls to divest from Israel-related companies.
Oxford Honours First Indigenous Female Scholar After 100 Years
Nearly 100 years after her death, Oxford’s first female Indigenous scholar Mākereti Papakura is posthumously awarded an MPhil.
Gaza Students with UK University Offers Trapped by Visa Red Tape
40 Gaza students with UK scholarships unable to travel due to biometric visa requirement; Home Office urged to act.
Utah campus carry law in spotlight after fatal shooting
Utah's new HB 128 law allowing open carry on campus faces scrutiny after a fatal shooting of activist Charlie Kirk.
UK Universities Caution Students on Terror Laws Ahead of 7 October Pro-Palestine Protests
UK universities warn students about terrorism laws ahead of 7 October pro-Palestine protests, urging respect for the anniversary of the Hamas attacks.
UK Universities Face Crisis as A-Level Grades Drop
UK universities face financial crisis as A-level grade drops and dwindling student numbers threaten viability, with potential mergers and cuts looming.
Colin Fraser obituary: social psychology academic dies at 88
Colin Fraser, long-serving social psychology academic at Churchill College, Cambridge, has died aged 88. He co-authored key textbooks and oversaw artwork acquisitions.
Howard Disenrolls Over 500 Incoming Students Before Move-In
Howard University disenrolled 502 students due to missed tuition payments weeks before move-in, highlighting the critical role HBCUs play in Black student wellbeing and success.
Beaumaris named one of Europe's best-kept hidden gems
Beaumaris in Wales has been ranked among Europe's top underrated destinations, praised for its medieval architecture and World Heritage Site castle.
JK Rowling Returns Human Rights Award Amid Transgender Rights Row
JK Rowling returns Ripple of Hope award to Robert F Kennedy Human Rights after president Kerry Kennedy denounces her transgender views as transphobic.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order on University Race Data
US judge blocks Trump administration's demand for university race data, citing rushed process and privacy concerns.
HarperCollins Permits AI Training Use of Select Book Titles with Author Consent
HarperCollins allows select nonfiction titles for AI training with author opt-in. Author Daniel Kibblesmith was offered $2,500.
Lucy Powell Pledges Review of Egregious Student Loan System
New Education Secretary Lucy Powell has said she is prioritising a review of the 'egregious' student loan repayment system, including high interest rates and the frozen threshold.
Student gets surprise graduation at hospital after accident
A University of South Wales student who missed his graduation due to a road accident was given a surprise ceremony by hospital staff in Cardiff.
Lucy Powell backs review of student loan interest rate
Education Secretary Lucy Powell describes student loan interest rate as 'egregious' and backs a review, calling it a cost-of-living issue for young people.
ANU ends forced redundancies but Julie Bishop remains chancellor
ANU interim vice-chancellor announces end to compulsory redundancies; Julie Bishop remains as chancellor. Dictionary centre saved by anonymous donor.
American universities urged to reclaim academic freedom amid funding crisis
American universities face funding threats and low trust; experts urge reclaiming academic freedom and neutrality to survive with integrity intact.
US universities face violent protests as pro-Palestinian demonstrations spread
Over 80 US universities see pro-Palestinian protests with arrests and violence, as police clear encampments and White House urges order.
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