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The US State Department will slash the number of visa processing embassies and consulates in Africa from nearly 50 to 20 in the coming weeks, an internal memo obtained by the Associated Press has revealed. Given Trump’s existing travel ban…

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The US State Department will slash the number of visa processing embassies and consulates in Africa from nearly 50 to 20 in the coming weeks, an internal memo obtained by the Associated Press has revealed. Given Trump’s existing travel ban…

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Institutions that admit those hoping to “game the system” will fall foul of a revamped compliance system designed to deter non-genuine international students, the Home Office warned in a statement today. It revealed that it had contacted…

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Institutions that admit those hoping to “game the system” will fall foul of a revamped compliance system designed to deter non-genuine international students, the Home Office warned in a statement today. It revealed that it had contacted…

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Conference brings together researchers, clinicians, industry leaders and families to discuss advances in genomic screening and gene therapy For families affected by rare diseases, unexplained developmental delays or medical symptoms often…

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More than 1,000 girls from across the region landed at London International Airport on June 2 to learn about careers in the aviation industry, discovering the sky’s not the limit, but a runway to opportunities. The third annual Girls in…

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The findings suggest consolidation could become an increasingly prominent feature of the higher education landscape, with universities exploring mergers alongside digital transformation projects, shared procurement arrangements and…

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The findings suggest consolidation could become an increasingly prominent feature of the higher education landscape, with universities exploring mergers alongside digital transformation projects, shared procurement arrangements and…

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New initiative launched for Cambridge-based start-ups in London Sarah Fell Thu, 06/04/2026 - 12:20 London is the first of these landing spots, having been recognised in Dealroom’s annual Global Tech Ecosystem report as Europe’s…

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The discussion focused on how cross-border partnerships between UK and Malaysian institutions can support students to build both creative and technical skills through industry-linked learning opportunities. A key element of the…

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The discussion focused on how cross-border partnerships between UK and Malaysian institutions can support students to build both creative and technical skills through industry-linked learning opportunities. A key element of the…

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Civil rights scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw warns Birmingham City University’s decision part of extremist campaign that has ‘travelled across Atlantic’ A leading US civil rights scholar has urged Birmingham City University (BCU) to reverse its…

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In an interview with Michelle Pauli, LSE HE Blog Fellow Tamas Dezso Ziegler and Anna Unger suggest how systemic barriers and administrative burdens reinforce the dominance of Western and Western European institutions while marginalising…

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday congratulated Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe on their election as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for…

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which emerged from a viral online reaction to the comment has members far from the stereotype often associated with online activism. The party's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, is pursuing a master's degree at…

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This blog was kindly authored by John Miles, CEO, Inkpath As Chinese universities surge in the Times Higher World University Rankings , provoking prognostications of a ‘new world order in global dominance of higher education and research’…

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NA Last night, the Trump Administration revealed plans to use Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose massive new tariffs on imports from some 60 countries around the world, under the pretext that this is necessary to combat their…

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Trustees of The Ohio State University have approved new rates for tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 academic year that support the university’s commitment to academic excellence across six campuses and 15 colleges and enable the…

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Power transition theory is one of the most compelling concepts in geopolitics. The international system, it argues, is organised around a dominant state whose power and preferences shape the rules of the system. Other states have no choice…

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Power transition theory is one of the most compelling concepts in geopolitics. The international system, it argues, is organised around a dominant state whose power and preferences shape the rules of the system. Other states have no choice…

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LONDON — "Please, brother, I can’t breathe." Those were the last words Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old student at the University of Southampton, uttered before he died. Nowak was returning from a night out when he came across Vickrum Digwa, a…

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Tighter compliance thresholds for UK universities recruiting international students – and the associated “Red, Amber, Green” scheme developed by the Home Office – are now in effect. As of 1 June 2026, universities will be judged according…

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Research shows that some ‘distraction blocker’ apps can deepen feelings of shame and inadequacy around productivity for neurodivergent people. (Unsplash/Nubelson Fernandes) In today’s attention economy , social media platforms,…

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Research shows that some 'distraction blocker' apps can deepen feelings of shame and inadequacy around productivity for neurodivergent people. (Unsplash/Nubelson Fernandes) In today’s attention economy , social media platforms,…

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For young people weighing up their options in international higher education today, the question is rarely straightforward. It is no longer simply: where and what do I wish to study? It has become, with increasing urgency: will this…

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For young people weighing up their options in international higher education today, the question is rarely straightforward. It is no longer simply: where and what do I wish to study? It has become, with increasing urgency: will this…

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Startups rely on narratives rather than cash flows to attract investors. When firms can silence critics, such as journalists or whistleblowers, through lawsuits, weak ventures survive longer than they should. Swarnodeep Homroy and…

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fizkes/Shutterstock Spend ten minutes talking to a soon-to-be graduate about their job search and you might come away convinced that a university degree has become a confidence trick. The class of 2025 spent the better part of a year…

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The event highlighted a design mentorship programme centred on pewter, a heritage material strongly associated with Malaysia through Royal Selangor. The initiative introduced students to traditional manufacturing techniques alongside…

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Afghan Refugee Women’s cricket team to play in Cambridge on ground-breaking England tour Jessica Keating Wed, 06/03/2026 - 15:19 They will also play a second T20 match against the UK Armed Forces Women’s Team. Both fixtures are open to the…

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The reforms to asylum and refugee policy anounced by the Home Office are already having a negative impact on asylum seekers and those with refugee status, even before they have been implemented. Ilona Pinter brings some first person…

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Joe is a 15-year-old who has been feeling “off” for several months. A tough quiz or an awkward social moment turns into something that he obsessively replays. He has trouble falling asleep and often wakes up at 3 a.m. worrying about the…

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Bidon Waraq: How a Kuwaiti media start-up recreates the ‘diwaniya’ for the digital age Submitted by Yousef H. Alshammari on Tue, 06/02/2026 - 13:03 In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, Faisal al-Agel and Munera al-Shiraifi have…

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British public confidence in university degrees is waning significantly. Soaring costs, mounting student debt, and job market uncertainties, amplified by AI fears, are making people question the value of higher education. While…

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Join HEPI and Unite Students for a webinar on Wednesday 24 June 2026, from 11am to 12pm , marking the launch of the fifth annual Unite Students’ Applicant Index 2026. Drawing on one of the sector’s most comprehensive surveys of university…

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In a man’s world, women CEOs stand out for good — and not-so-good reasons. Most of the time, they stick out as the only woman in the boardroom. At entry level, women make up about half of roles. Yet, only 3% to 4% of CEOs are women. Of…

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Some of Australia’s top universities have fallen in the 2026 Centre for World University Rankings as the federal government was warned against ‘devaluing’ science and research. Research is the largest part of the rankling system, as it’s…

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Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Rent Free . This week's lead story covers the release of the federal government's latest homelessness survey, which reported a rare decline in the country's homeless population. That's…

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When a team of MIT students turned up at a national robotics tournament, their robot — aptly named Timbot — wouldn’t work. They’d been invited to demonstrate Timbot at the inaugural United States Governors Cup in Washington, D.C., a March…

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Sarah Isgur. Photo by Laura Nockett Nation & World SCOTUS might surprise you Sarah Isgur argues growing distrust of justices says more about our tribalism than any change in way judiciary works June 2, 2026 9 min read Adapted from “Last…

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After UK visa rejection rates soared over the winter, thousands of students from countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh are now being told their tuition fee deposits are non-refundable. The PIE investigates the scale of the problem and how…

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After UK visa rejection rates soared over the winter, thousands of students from countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh are now being told their tuition fee deposits are non-refundable. The PIE investigates the scale of the problem and how…

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A phase 1 clinical trial testing the safety of a leishmaniasis vaccine is set to begin in the coming months – the first vaccine created to protect against the disfiguring skin disease common in tropical regions of the world and gaining…

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Just when you thought the end of term could not get more stressful, you log into your familiar course management software, only to encounter a ransomware notice. That unpleasant scenario played out for staff and students at thousands of…

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Globally, about one in five people in jobs live in poverty . A key reason lies in how global supply chains are organised. From agriculture to tourism, many jobs are embedded in systems that keep wages low, even as they generate value for…

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Emmanuel Ikwuegbu/Unsplash , CC BY The West African Senior School Certificate Examination ( WASSCE ) is a high-stakes test. For decades, it has served as the gateway to post-secondary education across five countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra…

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Emmanuel Ikwuegbu/Unsplash , CC BY The West African Senior School Certificate Examination ( WASSCE ) is a high-stakes test. For decades, it has served as the gateway to post-secondary education across five countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra…

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We would like to hear from graduates and current students aged 18 or over about their views on studying for a degree According to the latest British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey, the proportion of people who believe a university degree is…

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Data aggregated by Destination for Education – a coalition representing six leading international education pathway providers (INTO, Kaplan, Cambridge Education Group, Navitas, Oxford International, and Study Group) – shows that from 2025…

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Data aggregated by Destination for Education – a coalition representing six leading international education pathway providers (INTO, Kaplan, Cambridge Education Group, Navitas, Oxford International, and Study Group) – shows that from 2025…

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The President's Echo System: How Foreign Policy Is Sold to Americans , by Chad Levinson, Harvard University Press, 288 pages, $39.95 The modern presidency frequently sells its foreign policy to the American people via nominally private…

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Speaking at EnrolyCon 2026 in London, representatives from the University of East London , Edinburgh Napier University and Cardiff Metropolitan University described a sector grappling with unpredictable visa outcomes , mounting…

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Speaking at EnrolyCon 2026 in London, representatives from the University of East London , Edinburgh Napier University and Cardiff Metropolitan University described a sector grappling with unpredictable visa outcomes , mounting…

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Oxford Union president vows to platform Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur in defiance of UK ban Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 06/02/2026 - 11:00 'Free speech does not require a visa', said Arwa Elrayess, the Palestinian president of the…

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Universities are keeping a close watch on rising airfares and potential flight disruption ahead of upcoming student intakes, with some warning that higher travel costs and visa delays could complicate arrivals and increase deferrals. For…

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Universities are keeping a close watch on rising airfares and potential flight disruption ahead of upcoming student intakes, with some warning that higher travel costs and visa delays could complicate arrivals and increase deferrals. For…

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Nicholas Ellinas/Shutterstock From comics aimed at very young children to university-level textbooks, comics are known to be an effective medium for helping people to learn new information. This is because they represent information in two…

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Feeling like an imposter at work can be isolating. But research shows that it is not only common, but that it does not necessarily diminish with professional success. Timothy Holmes and Daniel Jolles argue that if so many capable people…

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Below is the text of a speech delivered by HEPI’s Director of Policy and Strategy Rose Stephenson, to the Women’s Higher Education Network conference. It is a huge honour to join the Women’s Higher Education Network conference today. The…

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Worries over AI and loan debt mean 34% of people think degrees are usually not worth the time and money There was a time when going to university seemed a no-brainer. Better qualifications opened doors to better jobs with greater earning…

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The latest British Social Attitudes survey release tracks a disquieting change in the public's perception of higher education. David Kernohan has the numbers

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The latest British Social Attitudes survey release tracks a disquieting change in the public's perception of higher education. David Kernohan has the numbers

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Hearing begins as physics but is shaped by experience. The brain doesn’t simply receive sound – it learns how to interpret it, using brain plasticity to map voices in space, filter noise and make sense of the auditory world, much like…

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Following The PIE News’s investigation into an apparent blind spot in the calculation of the new Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) metrics , the Home Office has amended the wording of the policy as the rule changes come into force for UK…

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Following The PIE News’s investigation into an apparent blind spot in the calculation of the new Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) metrics , the Home Office has amended the wording of the policy as the rule changes come into force for UK…

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Picture this: you have spent decades building a career. You have a master’s degree. You have taught hundreds of students. You walk into work every morning with a sense of purpose. Then, almost overnight, the gates close. You are told you…

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Leen Ezzeddine, the US-Lebanese graduate at Harvard Medical School who chose to speak out Submitted by Adam Chamseddine on Mon, 06/01/2026 - 15:30 At its core, her message was simple: medicine is not only about treating the body in front…

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Hitesh Parashar, chief business officer at Credila Financial Services Limited (formerly known as HDFC Credila Financial Services Limited), shares an industry view on why this matters. Many students look beyond their home countries in…

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Hitesh Parashar, chief business officer at Credila Financial Services Limited (formerly known as HDFC Credila Financial Services Limited), shares an industry view on why this matters. Many students look beyond their home countries in…

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday newsroom work across Africa. It has entered quietly through routine tasks such as transcription, headline writing, translation and content preparation. In southern Africa, where AI…

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The two men had been due to address the SXSW London festival on June 4, with Piker scheduled to meet left-wing UK lawmakers and Uygur slated to address Oxford University students.

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How US law protects Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge Submitted by Daniel Tester on Fri, 05/29/2026 - 16:19 For decades Washington has ensured its ally has superior forces - is that about to change? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

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Eligible biology, chemistry, physics, computing and languages teachers can claim back student loan repayments from 1 March 2027.

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Eligible biology, chemistry, physics, computing and languages teachers can claim back student loan repayments from 1 March 2027.

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Eligible biology, chemistry, physics, computing and languages teachers can claim back student loan repayments from 1 March 2027.

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From June 1, the UK government is implementing revised Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) metrics for student sponsor licence holders, alongside a new Red, Amber, Green (RAG) rating system designed to assess institutions’ performance across…

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From June 1, the UK government is implementing revised Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) metrics for student sponsor licence holders, alongside a new Red, Amber, Green (RAG) rating system designed to assess institutions’ performance across…

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Many firms continue to trade after bankruptcy. But how do their customers react when they file? Samuel Antill and Megan Hunter untangle the causes and the impact of the bankruptcy and show how customers’ attitudes depend on the nature of…

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Wasma Amin Abdelgadir Ahmed möter upp i entrén till Science for Life Laboratory i Solna. Glad och stolt visar hon runt i byggnaden på Scilifelab, som det förkortas. Det är ett forskningscentrum inom biovetenskap, medicin och miljö som…

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Wasma Amin Abdelgadir Ahmed meets us in the entrance hall of the Science for Life Laboratory in Solna. Cheerful and proud, she shows us around the building at Scilifelab, as it is commonly abbreviated. It is a research centre for…

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Why 'freedom of speech' has never applied to Muslims Submitted by Shaheen Kattiparambil on Fri, 05/29/2026 - 19:45 Across Europe, this principle is invoked as a defence for far-right hostility, and cast aside in the context of anti-racist…

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Nick Hillman OBE, HEPI’s CEO, offers a personal take on Stefan Collini’s long scream about the direction of higher education policy, which is in the current edition of the London Review of Books . The other day I asked someone where Stefan…

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Wonkhe and IDP Education are exploring what the HE sector needs to do now to secure the success of the government’s International Education Strategy. Rachel MacSween and Debbie McVitty parse out the question of "quality"

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Wonkhe and IDP Education are exploring what the HE sector needs to do now to secure the success of the government’s International Education Strategy. Rachel MacSween and Debbie McVitty parse out the question of "quality"

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Abstract Aerial Art/ Getty Images The latest data on Australian schooling shows about 81.5% of Year 10 students go on to Year 12. This is a modest rise of 1.6 percentage points on the previous year, but figures have been largely stable…

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In the February 2019 issue of Armeiiskii Sbornik , the Russian Ministry of Defense's official magazine, there is an article titled "Supersoldiers for the Wars of the Future." The article claims, among other things, that the Soviet and…

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Why European enemies of Jews and Palestinians embraced Zionism Submitted by Joseph Massad on Sat, 05/30/2026 - 17:08 Protestant imperialists, antisemitic governments and Zionist settlers all sought to rob Palestinians of their homeland.…

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The first shipment of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable that prevents HIV with two shots a year, arrived in South Africa from the United States in early April 2026. Clinical trials showed close to 100% efficacy . The rollout, expected…

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This blog was kindly authored by Claire Toogood, Research and Strategic Projects Manager at Graduate Futures, and Emerita Professor Jackie Carter. Last year on this site, Claire considered the complexity of student identities and outcomes…

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In last week’s column , I discussed how certain Pakistani historians challenged the ‘reactionary’ national narrative constructed by the state after 1971, when the country’s eastern wing violently broke away to become Bangladesh. The…

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Nancy, a Filipino domestic worker in Hong Kong, squints her eyes for the camera as her right arm holds her employers’ younger daughter tight. The toddler beams, legs thrown around her nanny’s hips. “My baby,” Nancy sobs as she scrolls…

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Last November, six members of Congress, all Democrats, posted a video that reminded U.S. military personnel of their duty to "refuse illegal orders." That well-established principle, which is reflected in the Defense Department's Law of…

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This year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list recognises seven Pakistanis for their contributions in various fields, ranging from technology to media. Forbes describes them as “changemakers in 10 categories who are transforming their…

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This blog was kindly authored by Dr Scott Caizley, Head of Widening Participation at the Royal Academy of Music. A regulator in transition 2026 has been a busy year for the Office for Students. Susan Lapworth left the chief executive’s…

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By Matthew Walsh and Martin Abbugao Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defence forum on Saturday, noting “rightful alarm” over Beijing’s military build-up but saying the United States sought a…

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FOR the last three years since ChatGPT was introduced, prominent writers, editors and litterateurs have been openly hostile to the idea of AI being able to write fiction, poetry or prose — indeed, any kind of literature. The tech companies…

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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defence forum on saturday, noting 'rightful alarm' over Beijing's military build-up but saying Washington sought a 'stable equilibrium' in Asia.…

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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defence forum on saturday, noting 'rightful alarm' over Beijing's military build-up but saying Washington sought a 'stable equilibrium' in Asia.…

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The University of British Columbia will welcome 45 new doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows through the first wave of the Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards , a federal initiative designed to attract top international research…

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Florida State University’s distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the…

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'Conspiracy of silence': Parliament set to debate Israeli influence on British politics Submitted by Fleur Hargreaves on Fri, 05/29/2026 - 14:00 Government agrees to debate on ‘pro-Israel lobby activity in UK politics’ after more than…

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New Zealand has confirmed a November 16 launch date for its new Short-term Graduate Work Visa, publishing further implementation details for post-study work reforms aimed at strengthening pathways from study to employment for international…

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PeopleImages/Shutterstock Over the last decade, UK universities have put increasing effort into supporting student mental health. This often means following frameworks: documents that outline good practice, typically developed by sector…

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Western University’s long-standing connection to Special Olympics deepened May 26 and 27 with a vibrant event on campus. The Special Olympics Ontario School Championships, hosted by the London Police Services in partnership with Western,…

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Mark Twain is often credited with advising young writers to “write what you know.” The thinking is that writers will produce a richer and more convincing story if they have experienced the things that they are writing about. Many authors…

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Beginning this fall, UBC students experiencing food insecurity will be able to access supports directly through campus health-care providers as part of a new food prescription program. The program is one of three UBC food security…

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WASHINGTON.- Un fármaco inédito para la hepatitis B permite que algunos pacientes suspendan el tratamiento sin mostrar señales del peligroso virus hepático , lo que se conoce como una “cura funcional”, informaron investigadores ayer. En…

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Data from the sector revealed a 4.8% year-on-year drop in student numbers in 2025, alongside a 10.9% fall in student weeks, delegates at English UK’s members’ conference last week heard. However, the juniors market remains relatively…

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How maintenance support for living costs at colleges and universities will change when the lifelong learning entitlement launches.

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How maintenance support for living costs at colleges and universities will change when the lifelong learning entitlement launches.

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How maintenance support for living costs at colleges and universities will change when the lifelong learning entitlement launches.

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by Karen Gravett and Simon Lygo-Baker Why does teaching matter, and how might we understand what it means to teach in higher education, in contemporary times? This blog introduces our new book Reconceptualising teaching in higher education…

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Staffed Up is a monthly series examining school staffing best practices and solutions for teacher recruitment and retention. When Azaria Cunningham was pursuing a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction at Pennsylvania State University almost…

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By Jan Hennop and Matthew Walsh Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is the headline speaker at Asia’s premier defence summit opening Friday, but China’s top officials aren’t expected despite weighty questions like Taiwan and the war in Iran.…

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While China is approaching self-sufficiency, America’s ambitions are restrained by structural limits and Europe’s regulatory clarity is undermined by strategic ambiguity. Bruno Sergi and Mark Esposito argue that the 2030s will not be won…

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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is the headline speaker at Asia’s premier defence summit opening on Friday, but China’s top officials are not expected, despite weighty questions like Taiwan and the war in Iran. Beijing’s defence minister is to…

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This blog was kindly authored by Cheryl Watson, Vice President – Education UK, TechnologyOne . During the recent HEPI and TechnologyOne webinar discussing 20 years of the Student Academic Experience Survey, one theme surfaced repeatedly:…

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This week on the podcast we discuss the scale and shape of cuts across UK higher education

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This week on the podcast we discuss the scale and shape of cuts across UK higher education

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British University Vietnam (BUV) has been featured in a global report by Pearson and Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a case study for its approach to AI governance in higher education through the university's AI Assessment Scale framework.

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Campus & Community ‘A sea of happy faces’ Conan O’Brien ’85 greets the graduates who fill Tercentenary Theatre. Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Harvard Staff Writers May 28, 2026 long read Snapshots from Harvard’s 375th…

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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is the headline speaker at Asia's premier defence summit, which began yesterday with top Chinese officials notably absent despite weighty questions over Taiwan and the war in Iran. Beijing's defence…

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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is the headline speaker at Asia's premier defence summit, which began yesterday with top Chinese officials notably absent despite weighty questions over Taiwan and the war in Iran. Beijing's defence…

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Large numbers bid the last farewell to HE Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah as he was buried on Friday in Al Kharaitiyat Cemetery, northern Doha. He passed away on Wednesday in London, after a distinguished public service career spanning more…

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Large numbers bid the last farewell to HE Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah as he was buried on Friday in Al Kharaitiyat Cemetery, northern Doha. He passed away on Wednesday in London, after a distinguished public service career spanning more…

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Citizens turned out in large numbers to bid farewell to HE Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah as he was laid to rest in Al Kharaitiyat Cemetery, northern Doha. He passed away on Wednesday in London, after a distinguished public service career…

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Citizens turned out in large numbers to bid farewell to HE Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah as he was laid to rest in Al Kharaitiyat Cemetery, northern Doha. He passed away on Wednesday in London, after a distinguished public service career…

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Xixi Wang For over a decade, TED-Ed Student Talks has helped millions of students around the world find their voices, passion, and confidence. Now, in partnership with the renowned organization Immerse Education , TED is taking that…

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Demand for lithium has surged in recent years as lithium-ion batteries power increasingly more of our world. And yet, even as places like the U.S., Europe, and Australia have abundant lithium resources within their borders, China dominates…

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This publication will provide updated graduate and postgraduate employment and earnings outcomes for those who graduated with a first degree (Bachelors), level 7 (Masters) or level 8 (PhD) qualification. These have been published in…

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This publication will provide updated graduate and postgraduate employment and earnings outcomes for those who graduated with a first degree (Bachelors), level 7 (Masters) or level 8 (PhD) qualification. These have been published in…

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This publication will provide updated graduate and postgraduate employment and earnings outcomes for those who graduated with a first degree (Bachelors), level 7 (Masters) or level 8 (PhD) qualification. These have been published in…

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This publication will provide updated graduate and postgraduate employment and earnings outcomes for those who graduated with a first degree (Bachelors), level 7 (Masters) or level 8 (PhD) qualification. These have been published in…

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Irvine, Calif., May 28, 2026 — The University of California, Irvine has named Peter Biehl vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate Division. Biehl will join UC Irvine from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where…

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The origin of turtles has always been a bit of a puzzle for scientists who study the evolution of animals. To this day, where they fit in the tree of life remains a highly debated topic. The evolutionary relationships of most vertebrate…

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Hosted by the China-Britain Business Council at the Underglobe in London, the event brought together leaders from business, education, culture, and innovation to recognise organisations making meaningful contributions to UK-China…

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Hosted by the China-Britain Business Council at the Underglobe in London, the event brought together leaders from business, education, culture, and innovation to recognise organisations making meaningful contributions to UK-China…

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Nearly 170,000 Japanese students studied abroad using one of 41 service providers in Japan in 2025, with the vast majority choosing to do so via group tours or educational study trips. The data comes from the JAOS Research Institute and is…

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A recent development in the credit rating space could signal important progress in one of the more intractable challenges in global development finance. The challenge is how countries can manage periods of acute debt stress without being…

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Every year, thousands of Pakistani students work hard to get a place at a UK university. They save money, gather documents and pay fees all in the hope of studying in Britain. But for many, the dream does not end with a degree. It ends…

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Every year, thousands of Pakistani students work hard to get a place at a UK university. They save money, gather documents and pay fees all in the hope of studying in Britain. But for many, the dream does not end with a degree. It ends…

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Mandelson links to former head of Israel's military intelligence directorate revealed Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/28/2026 - 11:14 Tamir Hayman and Mandelson spoke bimonthly, UK government vetting reportedly found, while the former…

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Lab-grown brain-spinal cord model shows ‘irreversible’ nerve damage may be reversed Fred Lewsey Thu, 05/28/2026 - 11:47 As we develop and grow from embryo to fetus to infant, our nerve cells (neurons) form connections, allowing information…

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Over 250 artists urge UK theatres to end Bloomberg Philanthropies over ties to Israel More than 250 cultural figures, including Caryl Churchill, Alex Lawther and Miriam Margolyes are calling on five leading British theatres to end their…

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In penning their national AI strategies governments are not only deciding how to regulate AI. They are also defining what AI should deliver, from economic growth to public-sector transformation. A text-based analysis using x.Machina, the…

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A General Election almost always means some MPs fail to be re-elected. In 2024 that number was 218. With some bright esceptions, many of them struggle to find jobs after their life in Parliament. Rajiv Prabhakar argues that this isn’t good…

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The UK’s higher education sector is under severe financial strain, but are universities across Europe facing similar levels of uncertainty? Drawing on a new report, Alison Wolf writes that strained … Continued The post Europe’s…

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Campus & Community Five recognized with honorary degrees Conan O’Brien (clockwise from left), Audra McDonald, Noel Malcolm, Peggy Noonan, and Geoffrey Hinton. Photo illustration by Liz Zonarich /Harvard Staff Lucia Huntington Harvard…

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Lamar Alexander stumps in New Hampshire in 1996 during his first bid for the Republican presidential nomination. The former senator eschewed ideology, instead finding success as a consensus builder, especially in education. Most books…

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Desperation forces Yemenis to risk lives smuggling qat to Saudi Arabia Submitted by MEE correspondent on Wed, 05/27/2026 - 09:18 While some smugglers earned enough money to start legitimate business at home, others were killed or arrested…

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This blog was kindly authored by Lee Elliot Major Professor of Social Mobility University of Exeter. When the email dropped into my inbox, I have to admit I almost dismissed it as one of those scam messages we’re all now trained to avoid.…

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When students visualise Waseda, a few typical images often come to mind: the iconic Okuma Auditorium, bustling campus streets, and hardworking days in the library, to name a few. Yet for humanities and social sciences students, some of…

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POLICE stations are seen as a state’s physical and operational manifestation, where victims must feel the state’s protective presence. They must function as ‘shock therapy’ centres, a frontline service and protectors of human liberties. In…

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A new HEPI report warns that English higher education is heading towards a potentially severe financial crisis driven by two converging pressures: a sharp demographic decline after 2030 and increasingly aggressive student recruitment…

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The Vanderbilt Choral Scholars have spent the last week immersed in the rich musical traditions of Northern England, combining performances, collaborations and liturgical music-making in a tour that is already proving transformative for…

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The regional order that served the GCC for half a century is buckling. What comes next depends on choices that can no longer be deferred. There is an old Bedouin saying that the desert teaches patience but punishes hesitation. For the six…

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The regional order that served the GCC for half a century is buckling. What comes next depends on choices that can no longer be deferred. There is an old Bedouin saying that the desert teaches patience but punishes hesitation. For the six…

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Britain risks creating a 'lost generation' as the number of young people out of work and education surges, a government-commissioned review warned yesterday. The number of 16- to 24-year-olds not in employment, education or training —…

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Britain risks creating a 'lost generation' as the number of young people out of work and education surges, a government-commissioned review warned yesterday. The number of 16- to 24-year-olds not in employment, education or training —…

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Aiming to transition away from fossil fuels and avert the worst consequences of climate change, world leaders aspire to achieve net zero global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius. But actions to…

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Campus & Community This time, the bells toll for her After four decades, the writer behind the Commencement Day tradition won’t hear them Cynthia W. Rossano Harvard Correspondent May 27, 2026 4 min read The Mother Earth bell at Lowell…

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A geophysicist, a chemist and a computer vision expert will become fellows of the 365-year-old science academy. The post Three UC Berkeley faculty members elected to UK’s Royal Society appeared first on Berkeley News .

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You will never catch Krystal Montgomery running to class. Literally. She is that fast. The MIT senior — a Course 6-3 (Computer Science and Engineering) major and Course 4 (Design) minor — was recently named the New England Women’s and…

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Nation & World One of first to receive University honorary degree? George Washington. Portrait by Gilbert Stuart in Harvard Art Museums collection. Photo © President and Fellows of Harvard College; Photo illustration by Liz…

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The English word ‘cool’ is known and used around the world, sometimes mixed in with local languages as in the vernacular of French teenagers in describing a fashion look as ‘cool et clean’. Marketers seek for their products to be seen as…

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Tsuguliev/Shutterstock School trips are often remembered as a highlight of childhood education. Whether it’s exploring a castle, visiting a museum or spending the day at a farm or zoo, these experiences offer something the classroom often…

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Students who appeal through the administrative review process are not currently included in BCA visa refusal rate calculations The current backlog of administrative review cases extends to a six-month wait for a decision, meaning a large…

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Students who appeal through the administrative review process are not currently included in BCA visa refusal rate calculations The current backlog of administrative review cases extends to a six-month wait for a decision, meaning a large…

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If you are an international student prospect, where you live in the world increasingly determines where you can study abroad – as does your intention to stay in, or leave, a host country after completing your studies. This has always been…

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Outgoing prime minister Hailemariam Desalegn (right) hands a copy of the Ethiopian constitution to his successor Abiy Ahmed in 2018. Wikimedia Commons , CC BY Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed has revived debate over whether the country…

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Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Before 2024, students at Whiteland High School seeking advanced curriculum…

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Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Before 2024, students at Whiteland High School seeking advanced curriculum…

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Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Before 2024, students at Whiteland High School seeking advanced curriculum…

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Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Before 2024, students at Whiteland High School seeking advanced curriculum…

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Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Before 2024, students at Whiteland High School seeking advanced curriculum…

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Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Before 2024, students at Whiteland High School seeking advanced curriculum…

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Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Before 2024, students at Whiteland High School seeking advanced curriculum…

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The Treasury inquiry is looking at student loan plans in England and whether repayment terms are "reasonable".

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by Zarus Cenac There has been discussion on the low number of Black professors in UK higher education institutions ( Arday, 2022 ; Essilfie-Quaye et al , 2025 ). The number of Black professors has risen over time ( Nowell, 2025 ) – see…

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Share Waterloo climate adaptation expert explains why wildfire risk is expanding and how investing in preparedness can reduce long-term costs and protect communities As Canada heads into another wildfire season, communities across the…

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The stories firms, households and investors tell themselves about the economy can shape growth, investment and unemployment as much as policy or market structure. Biagio Bossone argues that this is not just a theoretical argument for…

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Researchers, academics, charities and other organisations working on racial diversity, inequality and inclusion can now apply for grants of up to £500,000 each for research projects through the Nuffield Foundation’s Racial Diversity UK…

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Public and DfE responses have been published today

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Cambridge researchers elected as Fellows of the Royal Society 2026 Sarah Collins Wed, 05/27/2026 - 10:00 The new Fellows and Foreign Members join the ranks of Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Lise Meitner,…

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Story goes that a student in Pakistan turned up to an agent's office with a gun, demanding a deposit refund from a UK university.

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The new Fellows and Foreign Members join the ranks of Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Lise Meitner, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar and Dorothy Hodgkin. “I am delighted to welcome this newest group of exceptional…

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Below is the text of a speech delivered by HEPI CEO, Nick Hillman OBE, to the Belonging in Higher Education conference hosted by the University of Warwick. Thank you for inviting me. I am the CEO of HEPI, which is an Oxford-based think…

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One student says she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in less than six months The University of Maine’s YourPace program, what some describe as “degree hacking,” or earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees at a rapid pace, has…

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One student says she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in less than six months The University of Maine’s YourPace program, what some describe as “degree hacking,” or earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees at a rapid pace, has…

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Stressed, unfulfilled, laid off — that’s what workers worldwide are dealing with. It’s hardly the picture of folks with the highest job satisfaction. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2026 report , global employee…

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Canada has reached a deal to supply Germany with liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a planned facility on the west coast, a boost for Prime Minister Mark Carney, who wants to double the country’s exports to non-US markets. The gas would come…

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Canada has reached a deal to supply Germany with liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a planned facility on the west coast, a boost for Prime Minister Mark Carney, who wants to double the country’s exports to non-US markets. The gas would come…

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Eighteen Florida State University students will be studying abroad this summer and school year through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program . The Gilman Scholarship provides undergraduate students with high financial…