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Category : Universities
University of Sydney Sacks Lecturer Over Antisemitic Rant at Jewish Students
University of Sydney sacks lecturer Rose Nakad for antisemitic rant at Jewish students celebrating Sukkot, citing serious misconduct.
Just Stop Oil Activists Guilty of Damaging Van Gogh Frame
Two Just Stop Oil activists found guilty of criminal damage after gluing themselves to a Van Gogh frame at the Courtauld Gallery, causing nearly £2,000 in permanent damage.
University Staff Strike Over Pay And Conditions At 140 UK Institutions
UCU announces eight-day strike at 60 UK universities from 25 November over pensions, pay and conditions, potentially affecting over a million students.
BBC Partly Upholds Complaints Over Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Set
BBC partly upholds complaints over Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set for antisemitic comments, but clears it of inciting crime.
Managing Bills Tops List of Adulting Challenges for UK Students
Visa study finds managing bills is the top adulting challenge for UK students, surpassing health and chores, with 88% feeling overwhelmed.
Charlie Kirk's Academic Blacklist Sparks UK Free Speech Row
Critics accuse right of hypocrisy in UK free speech row after Oxford Union president-elect George Abaraonye faces backlash for laughing at Charlie Kirk shooting.
Brown University Rejects Trump’s Controversial Campus Plan
Brown University rejects Trump's compact, citing restrictions on academic freedom and merit-based research funding.
Crackdown on International Students Could Hurt Struggling UK Cities, Thinktank Warns
Centre for Cities warns that a crackdown on international students could harm UK cities reliant on universities, such as Leicester and Hull.
Family of Mississippi Student Found Hanged on Campus Demands Independent Probe
Family of Black student found hanged at Delta State University seeks independent probe amid scepticism over suicide ruling.
University of Sydney Denied Extra International Student Places for 2026
University of Sydney denied extra international student places for 2026, only university not granted increase amid government allocations.
Charlie Kirk's Debate Style: 'His Goal Was to Verbally Defeat Us'
Critics say Charlie Kirk's debate style aimed to verbally defeat opponents rather than seek truth, using leading questions and bigoted arguments.
Historian cancels Columbia course over Trump deal, citing academic freedom concerns
Historian Rashid Khalidi cancels Columbia University course over $200m Trump deal, citing threats to academic freedom and free speech.
Universities Told to End 'Spiralling' Grade Inflation
OfS warns universities of 'unexplained' grade inflation, with top degrees rising from 67% to 78% since 2010-11.
University Lecturer Drowned Saving Son from Sea, Inquest Concludes
Dr James Lincoln, 45, drowned saving his six-year-old son from an estuary in Gwynedd on 5 August, an inquest concluded.
University of Southern Maine Cancels Palestine Conference Over Sanctions Row
University of Southern Maine cancels Palestine conference over US sanctions on UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese, sparking free speech concerns.
Wales reviews struggling universities, mergers considered
Wales launches an independent review of higher education, considering mergers and other options to address severe financial challenges, with over 1,000 job losses and falling international student numbers.
UC Berkeley and Pomona College Reach Settlements Over Antisemitism Complaints
UC Berkeley and Pomona College settle antisemitism complaints from pro-Palestinian protests, including $60,000 payment and new taskforce.
Delta State University Student Found Dead; Police Rule Out Foul Play
Delta State University student Demartravion Reed found dead; police rule out foul play and suicide rumours.
Oxford Union President-Elect Faces Disciplinary Action Over Charlie Kirk Comments
Oxford Union president-elect George Abaraonye faces disciplinary proceedings for remarks celebrating Charlie Kirk's shooting; union condemns racial abuse he received.
University of Melbourne Law Professor Sues Over Suspension After Leaked Email
University of Melbourne law professor Eric Descheemaeker sues for discrimination after being suspended following a leaked email criticising Indigenous activists.
Julie Bishop Vows to Stay as ANU Chancellor After Vice-Chancellor Resigns Amid Leadership Crisis
Julie Bishop remains ANU chancellor after vice-chancellor resigns amid leadership crisis, redundancies, and toxic culture allegations.
MPs Urge UK Government to Allow Gaza Scholars to Bring Children
Over 100 MPs urge UK to let Gaza scholars bring children, citing cases of students forced to abandon scholarships to stay with families.
Daphne Medley obituary: Pioneering educator dies at 92
Daphne Medley, a pioneering educator who broke barriers as one of the first female headteachers in England, has died at 92. She transformed her school and mentored generations of teachers.
Two Dead in South Carolina State University Campus Shooting
Two dead and one injured in a shooting at South Carolina State University; campus lockdown enforced.
Columbia University Yields to Trump Demands to Restore $400m Funding
Columbia University agrees to Trump administration demands, including banning masks and restructuring Middle East department, to restore $400m in funding.
Doctor and University of Glasgow Rector Cleared by Medical Tribunal
Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah, University of Glasgow rector, cleared by medical tribunal of misconduct over alleged antisemitism and support for Hamas.
Liverpool Squad for Iraola's First Pre-Season Training July 13
Andoni Iraola begins his Liverpool tenure on July 13, but several stars are absent due to World Cup duty. A look at who will be present for the first day of pre-season training.
Is the Russell Group an 'Oligarchy'? Critics Speak Out
Critics call the Russell Group an 'oligarchy' that undermines other universities, while the group defends its role as an advocate for top research institutions.
Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez to Step Down After Turbulent Year
Astrid Tuminez, Utah Valley University president, will resign in May after a year marked by her husband's death and the assassination of Charlie Kirk on campus.
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