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Educators have long debated whether students should be “streamed” – or organised into different classes based on their academic performance. Is it better for students to be learning with students of a similar “ability”, or a mix? In…

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More than half of India’s ranked universities improved their position in the QS World University Rankings 2027 , with 18 institutions achieving their highest-ever positions as gains increasingly spread beyond the country’s elite Indian…

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More than half of India’s ranked universities improved their position in the QS World University Rankings 2027 , with 18 institutions achieving their highest-ever positions as gains increasingly spread beyond the country’s elite Indian…

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La Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) se mantiene como la única latinoamericana entre las 100 mejores universidades del mundo , según la nueva edición del ranking QS . La UBA se ubicó en el puesto 84 en el QS World University Rankings 2027…

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University of New South Wales ranks 19th in QS World University Rankings, with nine Australian universities achieving record-high positions Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The University of New South Wales has…

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The UK’s research strengths are world-class, but too often they operate in isolation rather than as part of a connected national system. A new HEPI report argues that better transport and infrastructure links could unlock significant gains…

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The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have been ranked among the top 20 in a global league table – the first time two of the city’s universities have achieved this simultaneously – with CUHK…

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By harnessing the unique properties of quantum mechanics, scientists and engineers worldwide seek to enable systems with extraordinary capabilities. Many of them are working on the highly anticipated development of quantum computers…

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Arts & Culture There may be several on your beach reads list. Ever wonder why? Mysteries blend puzzle-solving with kind of catharsis, according to scholars, writers Liz Mineo Harvard Staff Writer June 17, 2026 4 min read Illustration by…

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President Donald Trump's mercurial nature has been on display at the G7 summit in France this week. On Tuesday, Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at least three times, telling reporters he would "do whatever" he could…

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Ben Moller, Britain’s Deputy High Commissioner to India, opened with a positive case for the bilateral relationship at the Cambridge India Business Dialogue late last month. Pointing to UK campus expansions across India and noting that…

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Ben Moller, Britain’s Deputy High Commissioner to India, opened with a positive case for the bilateral relationship at the Cambridge India Business Dialogue late last month. Pointing to UK campus expansions across India and noting that…

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Information on all academies, free schools, studio schools and university technical colleges (UTCs) open in England, and those in the process of opening.

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Information on all academies, free schools, studio schools and university technical colleges (UTCs) open in England, and those in the process of opening.

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Information on all academies, free schools, studio schools and university technical colleges (UTCs) open in England, and those in the process of opening.

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Information on all academies, free schools, studio schools and university technical colleges (UTCs) open in England, and those in the process of opening.

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Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s historic journey around the Moon lasted just days, but its implications continue and will stretch far further despite breaking a spaceflight record. As part of Artemis II, Hansen and three crewmates…

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Students’ textbooks, provided by USAID, at a school in Malawi, 2016. By Lawrence Jackson, Wikimedia Commons Over a year has passed since the Donald Trump administration dismantled USAID , cutting more than 5,000 programmes and slashing…

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Students’ textbooks, provided by USAID, at a school in Malawi, 2016. By Lawrence Jackson, Wikimedia Commons Over a year has passed since the Donald Trump administration dismantled USAID , cutting more than 5,000 programmes and slashing…

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South Africa’s hunger crisis is no longer a distant warning. Millions of poor households are forced to choose between food, electricity, transport and water every month. The country also faces worsening climate shocks, such as floods ,…

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More than 6,700 Western University graduates from all disciplines crossed the stage during spring convocation at Canada Life Place, marking important academic and life milestones. Nine convocation ceremonies were held June 8 to 12 in…

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In Belfast, ancient grudges and new furies leave a city burned Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Wed, 06/17/2026 - 12:01 In Northern Ireland's capital, locals described a growing racism problem made worse by an absent government A street in…

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Study abroad is frequently framed as life-changing. The narratives are familiar: expanded horizons, newfound confidence, personal growth. But for many students, particularly those historically underrepresented in international education,…

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Study abroad is frequently framed as life-changing. The narratives are familiar: expanded horizons, newfound confidence, personal growth. But for many students, particularly those historically underrepresented in international education,…

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Henry Nwankwo graduated top of his medical school class in Nigeria – valedictorian with an MBBS and the first student in his university’s history to earn a distinction in internal medicine. He spent years in clinical practice managing…

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The penalty follows revelations last year that a technical issue in IELTS’s automated marking system resulted in score corrections for thousands of test takers, prompting concerns about the impact on international students, migrants and…

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Statistics of Scottish domiciled student loan borrowers and the change in debt in the financial year.

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Statistics of Northern Irish domiciled student loan borrowers and the change in debt in the financial year.

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Statistics of Welsh domiciled student loan borrowers and the change in debt in the financial year.

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Statistics of English domiciled student loan borrowers and the change in debt in the financial year.

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Brexit changed how British firms could sell services in the European Union. By studying how companies reacted, Holger Breinlich and Martina Magli show that many implemented workarounds, such as setting up affiliates abroad, but that those…

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Exclusive: Ministers consider national threshold in England that could in effect bar thousands from studying University students would face minimum grade requirements to qualify for student loans in England under proposals that could in…

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Institutions could lose out on at least £200m a year if 30,000 or so potential students without even one GCSE are excluded each year If universities thought a Labour government would quickly revive their financial stability, those days are…

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Australian academics will be able to access a significantly larger pool of money for research and development after the Albanese government concluded negotiations to join Horizon Europe, the European Union’s $155bn research fund. Australia…

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Experts, policymakers and scholars at the 2026 International Sustainable Development Dialogue, organised by the Global Affairs and Sustainable Development Institute, Osun State University, Osogbo, in partnership with Rosa-Luxembourg…

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Qantas Airways on Wednesday announced London as the first destination for the world’s longest non-stop commercial flight, a roughly 20-hour trip from Sydney eliminating the traditional stopover on the “Kangaroo Route”. The Australian…

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Qantas Airways on Wednesday announced London as the first destination for the world’s longest non-stop commercial flight, a roughly 20-hour trip from Sydney eliminating the traditional stopover on the “Kangaroo Route”. The Australian…

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In May, the Initiative for New Manufacturing (INM) marked its first anniversary with MIT Manufacturing Week, four days of events that attracted more than 800 registrants including students, faculty, industry leaders, investors,…

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An immigrant saved the now-champion New York Knicks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals and demonstrated why U.S. companies seek the best talent regardless of where someone was born. Every fan expects their team's owner and general manager to…

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'From outlier to trailblazer': How Oman offers a glimpse into the post-war Gulf Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 06/16/2026 - 13:11 Despite Trump's threats, Oman has reaped financial gains from the US-Israeli war on Iran, with Muscat's…

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For an Indian student, the dream of studying abroad is rarely just an individual dream. It is a family aspiration. It represents years of planning, saving, sacrifices, and often a significant financial commitment from parents who want to…

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For an Indian student, the dream of studying abroad is rarely just an individual dream. It is a family aspiration. It represents years of planning, saving, sacrifices, and often a significant financial commitment from parents who want to…

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Nigerian agents are reportedly being targeted by police or hired security services to retrieve large deposit payments students have paid when applying to study in the UK. Meanwhile, concerns are escalating over the future safety of…

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Nigerian agents are reportedly being targeted by police or hired security services to retrieve large deposit payments students have paid when applying to study in the UK. Meanwhile, concerns are escalating over the future safety of…

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Thx4Stock team/Shutterstock Most of my ecology and evolution undergraduates have never held a pair of binoculars or looked at a bug through a magnifying glass. They don’t know how to use a key to identify a plant or insect, let alone why…

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EF Stock/Shutterstock The UK government’s decision to introduce restrictions on children’s access to social media marks a significant moment in the evolution of online safety policy. For supporters, it represents a long-overdue response to…

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Join HEPI over the coming weeks for three timely discussions on the future of higher education, student experience and the economic impact of international students. Whether you are a higher education leader, policymaker, practitioner or…

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From loss of creative and business partnerships with European cultural organisations, to exclusion from European funding schemes and limiting touring opportunities, Charlotte Faucher shows the detrimental impact Brexit has had on Britain’s…

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David Hockney, who died on June 11, was perhaps the most successful and well-known British artist of his lifetime. His exhibitions, from career-spanning shows like David Hockney 25 at Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris (2025) to his…

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This is part of 1776 All-Stars, a series about Reason 's top American Founders. Read more here . Joanna Andreasson George Mason was not the greatest, the most admirable, or the most influential of the Founding Fathers. But he made enormous…

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On June 8 and 9, the Association of African Universities (AAU) played a key role in shaping Africa-Europe higher education relations, as scholars, university leaders, policymakers, and agency heads convened in Bled, Slovenia. AAU’s active…

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16 June 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (University of Bath) and David Scott Pedagogy is always a site of transformation, where knowledge takes on new forms through acts of teaching and learning. Every learning event…

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The food industry is facing a difficult balancing act. Consumers expect products that are healthier, safer, more sustainable, and affordable — yet rarely want to compromise on taste, quality, or convenience. Meeting those competing demands…

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First Direct Detection of Star-Forming Gas in Early Galaxies Astronomical observations provide new insights into how galaxies formed and grew during the Universe’s first billion years Understanding how galaxies formed requires studying the…

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Glen Noble gets across what the Chinese government’s recent five-year plan means for international scientific collaboration and UK universities

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Glen Noble gets across what the Chinese government’s recent five-year plan means for international scientific collaboration and UK universities

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Meet the 2026 University Staff Recognition Award winners Teamwork, mastery and innovation mark the work of this year’s awardees. ​By Greg Bump ​ June 15, 2026 ​ Share this article Ten University Staff members have been honored with the…

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While convocation speeches often serve as rousing calls for ambition and risk-taking, this year many are striking a softer tone. Against a backdrop of global conflict, political division and economic uncertainty, speakers are encouraging…

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Orthopedic implants are designed to restore movement and relieve pain, offering patients a second or even third chance at mobility. A hip or knee replacement is often framed as a durable fix, engineered to last for years, sometimes…

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India is now the largest source of international students globally, sending more students to the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada than any other country. The recruitment infrastructure that gets them there is well…

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India is now the largest source of international students globally, sending more students to the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada than any other country. The recruitment infrastructure that gets them there is well…

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The Phoenix magazine, established in 1983 by John Mulcahy, is closing down, after having struggled to adapt to the increasingly digital world of current journalism. According to The Irish Times, no new issue is projected to appear this…

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Marriage and Family Therapy doctoral candidate Carson Outler works as a therapist and on-call victim advocate for the FSU community. She balances her clinical work with doctoral research on “sandwiched” caregivers, adults who…

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Cambridge adds global investors to strengthen its Innovation Hub Global Advisory Board Abby Munson Mon, 06/15/2026 - 14:18 The Innovation Hub aims to transform the UK’s ability to scale world leading deep tech and life science companies.…

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UK lords working for consulting firm lobbying for UAE Submitted by Daniel Tester on Fri, 06/12/2026 - 15:20 FGS Global says peers are not involved in work promoting Emirati-UK relations - but campaigners raise concerns about overlap…

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Social media ban for under-16s in the UK: Cambridge expert reaction Fred Lewsey Mon, 06/15/2026 - 12:33 The UK government has announced that social media platforms will be blocked from offering services to British children under the age of…

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the maximum tuition fee remittance for students studying overseas from $15,000 to $25,000 per semester as part of broader reforms aimed at improving access to foreign exchange. The revised…

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The crisis at the London university shows how marketisation has pushed UK higher education to the brink.

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Join HEPI, Kaplan and London Economics for a webinar on Thursday 9 July 2026 , from 12pm to 1pm , launching new research on the economic costs and benefits of international students, including for the first time estimates broken down by…

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Islamabad’s mediatory role, as well as those of other countries, was in the limelight on Monday as world leaders welcomed a much-awaited agreement between Washington and Tehran to de-escalate tensions and eventually end a war that began…

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New data revealed domestic student fees fall $12,655 short of the actual costs to educate them, whilst international student enrolments bumped up 7.5 per cent. A report from the NSW auditor-general showed that operating costs per student…

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Aaron Driver, who leads the University of New England’s (UNE) applied AI lab, and Neil Durant, UNE’s Executive Director, Future Students, Engagement and Technologies, argue that universities should not wait to be disrupted by AI – they…

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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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Other projects include developing tools to help visually impaired people navigate video games Parents are constantly being told to limit their children’s screen time. But when it comes to deciphering which films or TV shows are best suited…

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In a special America 250 issue, Reason takes a look back at our country's founding people and ideas. Read more here . Joanna Andreasson As a big, even-numbered anniversary of the Declaration of Independence rumbled into view, an…

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As Belfast burned, two Sudanese women braved the streets and sheltered those under attack Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Sat, 06/13/2026 - 08:30 As mobs roamed Belfast's streets targeting anyone who looked foreign, Areej Fareh and Twasul…

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Ahead of an event at the LSE Festival on 16 June Oliver Harman and Riccardo Crescenzi use the regeneration of Port Talbot, a steelworks in Wales, to illustrate Britain’s place in the steel global value chain and explain what wider lessons…

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Public faith in a university degree has hit a record low in England, months after a similar slump in the U.S., as graduates in two of the world's top study destinations face a weak job market and rising debt.

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Public faith in a university degree has hit a record low in England, months after a similar slump in the U.S., as graduates in two of the world's top study destinations face a weak job market and rising debt.

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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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King's Birthday Honours 2026 Paul Seagrove Fri, 06/12/2026 - 22:40 Emeritus Professor Carol Brayne is made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to medicine, medical research and public health. Carol held the…

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US liquefied natural gas developers expected Europe to become the cornerstone market for the next generation of export projects. Instead, the region is increasingly shying away from the long-term contracts needed to get them built. US…

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US liquefied natural gas developers expected Europe to become the cornerstone market for the next generation of export projects. Instead, the region is increasingly shying away from the long-term contracts needed to get them built. US…

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Female patients with kidney failure were significantly less likely to be referred to a transplant centre for assessment, according to a new study from ICES , London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI), and Western…

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Dive Brief: Dozens of higher education institutions may have been hit by another attack from the cybercrime group behind the May hack against Canvas, according to the Google Threat Intelligence Group and cybersecurity firm Mandiant. From…

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This year’s Met Gala may have been the most tone-deaf, especially with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez serving as co-chairs for what was supposed to be a night highlighting how “Fashion is Art”. Paradoxically, it was also the biggest one…

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McMaster University is poised to become a global leader in kinesiology and healthspan optimization, thanks to a transformative $50-million gift from alumna Dr. Marcy McCall MacBain, BSc ’00, LLD ’24 and John McCall MacBain, with the McCall…

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Western University’s Board of Governors has named Marlene McGrath as its new chair and Lori Higgs as the next vice-chair. McGrath and Higgs, both Western alumni, will begin their two-year terms on July 1. McGrath, LLB’86 , has been a…

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When Monica Gutierrez arrived in London, Ont., from Colombia at age 12, the city’s Latin American community helped her find a second home. Many affectionately called it “Londombia,” a nod to the Colombian families who had built a strong…

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The Government is introducing a free one-off, time-limited MenB (meningococcal B) vaccination programme from July 2026 for young people. You are eligible if: What is MenB? Meningococcal disease is a serious but uncommon illness caused by…

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Choosing a career path as a teenager can feel overwhelming. I remember, quite a few moons ago, weighing up all the options in front of me and wondering which course would give me the best chance of employment, but also whether I’d actually…

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Describe yourself in three words or phrases. Outgoing. Frenetic. Inquisitive. What do you like most about your job? I love the international aspect of it. I love the fact that we do actually help people change their lives. There’s a…

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Details of successful applications for free schools and university technical colleges (UTCs) in the pre-opening stage.

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Details of successful applications for free schools and university technical colleges (UTCs) in the pre-opening stage.

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Details of successful applications for free schools and university technical colleges (UTCs) in the pre-opening stage.

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Every application to a university or for a scholarship has a story to tell. The problem is, most of us don’t often realise we can and should be the heroes of it. But that’s exactly the main thing everyone should focus on when writing…

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I wrote last week about why we should listen to children . This week, I have found myself thinking about what it means to give children a voice. Sometimes, this is cultural. As I stood outside Nottingham University with my team, our…

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Electricity has long been central to modern life. But the pace of electrification has accelerated in recent years. And to meet our net-zero target, it is crucial to decarbonise the power sector. Ahead of an event at the LSE Festival on 16…

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Join HEPI and St John’s College, University of Oxford, for a lecture on Friday 19 June 2026, from 5pm to 7pm , at the Garden Quad Auditorium, St John’s College , entitled Higher Learning in the Post-Truth Age. The lecture, delivered by…

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Debates about vaccines are a recurring feature of contemporary politics. It turns out they actually date back more than 200 years, since the development of the first smallpox vaccine. MIT Professor Thomas Levenson, one of the country’s…

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The recent High Court ruling on free speech has larger implications for how the sector in England is regulated. Richard Sykes and Sam Rose chart a potential way forward

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The recent High Court ruling on free speech has larger implications for how the sector in England is regulated. Richard Sykes and Sam Rose chart a potential way forward

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Exclusive: Coalition of Medical groups tells UK government not to enforce 'chilling' NHS censorship on Palestine Submitted by Amara Sophia Elahi on Thu, 06/11/2026 - 17:51 The move comes after a report by John Mann recommended mandatory…

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One-off programme to begin in July after recent MenB outbreaks in Kent, Dorset and Berkshire killed three people Teenagers in their final school year and young people starting university will be offered two doses of a vaccine to protect…

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In a coordinated and advanced collective move that reflects the international community’s mounting impatience with Israel’s unlawful practices in the occupied Palestinian territories, international condemnations of settler violence in the…

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In a coordinated and advanced collective move that reflects the international community’s mounting impatience with Israel’s unlawful practices in the occupied Palestinian territories, international condemnations of settler violence in the…

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Jinhua Zhao MCP ’04, SM ’04, PhD ’09 has been appointed head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP), effective July 1. Zhao is the Class of 1941 Professor of Cities and Transportation at MIT. In making the announcement,…

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A new report from EdCo LATAM Consulting explores the culture within which Colombian students and families make choices about study abroad. A major theme in the report, entitled “ Colombia Connections: Tools and Tactics for Smarter Student…

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Forecasts of student numbers, student loan expenditure and student loan repayments in England.

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Forecasts of student numbers, student loan expenditure and student loan repayments in England.

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Forecasts of student numbers, student loan expenditure and student loan repayments in England.

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Forecasts of student numbers, student loan expenditure and student loan repayments in England.

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The Arctic and sub-Arctic are places where communities already live, produce knowledge and self-govern. Yet recent geopolitical and economic involvement are bringing renewed interest in the region. Since the 1990s , research output about…

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Pakistan didn’t just grow quickly as a UK recruitment market. It grew faster than the system could handle. In less than five years, the country moved from a secondary source market to one of the UK’s most important student pipelines. Visa…

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The new security product was launched at DETcon London 2026, at the University of London, marking a new innovation in test security and fraud prevention in high-stakes language testing. The use of earbud devices to cheat in exams is on the…

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The new security product was launched at DETcon London 2026, at the University of London, marking a new innovation in test security and fraud prevention in high-stakes language testing. The use of earbud devices to cheat in exams is on the…

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Hundreds of thousands of enslaved Africans were shipped from the Gold Coast, today's Ghana. National Maritime Museum, London , CC BY The transatlantic slave trade was a multilayered, highly commercialised global enterprise that lasted from…

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The world’s largest agent, IDP Education , has partnered with Bravo Migration , an Australian-based migration services organisation, to provide approved visa support for international students and migrants navigating an increasingly…

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The world’s largest agent, IDP Education , has partnered with Bravo Migration , an Australian-based migration services organisation, to provide approved visa support for international students and migrants navigating an increasingly…

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Blake Stephenson, MP for Mid Bedfordshire, said the government was “acting without sense and rationale” by pressing ahead with plans for a government SELT – known as the HOELT – to be fully remote . “Remote tests are extremely vulnerable…

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Blake Stephenson, MP for Mid Bedfordshire, said the government was “acting without sense and rationale” by pressing ahead with plans for a government SELT – known as the HOELT – to be fully remote . “Remote tests are extremely vulnerable…

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News of the suspension emerged after the Home Office released an updated register of student sponsors on June 9, revealing London’s Bloomsbury Institute is no longer licensed to sponsor migrant students. The official suspension comes one…

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News of the suspension emerged after the Home Office released an updated register of student sponsors on June 9, revealing London’s Bloomsbury Institute is no longer licensed to sponsor migrant students. The official suspension comes one…

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In regulated industries cultural measurement is not optional. Bosses and boards are expected to monitor opinions and demonstrate oversight of behavioural and conduct risk. Yet surveys can mislead if interpreted incorrectly. And those who…

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11 June 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (University of Bath) and David Scott What if a curriculum was organised not around subjects, but around the full range of human activities and possibilities? A decolonising and…

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Former electronic engineering PhD now breaking barriers in cancer care with AstraZeneca Finance lawyer from London turned Director of Innovation and AI for a Big Law firm Desk strategy quant who became an award-winning Chief Strategy…

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Dive Brief: The University of Denver is consolidating five schools and colleges into two as it looks to streamline its academic structures and create a “ more connected, flexible academic experience for students,” university officials said…

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After a couple of years of falling values and a mostly slow-moving 2025, the global real estate market is showing signs of finding its footing again. PwC’s “Emerging Trends in Real Estate Global Outlook 2026” report found that many…

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Pakistan’s prominence in global diplomacy has risen in recent months as a result of the role the country has played in brokering negotiations between the USA, Iran and the Gulf countries. Inevitably, however, this will lead to questions…

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Gaza is not an aberration - Israel planned this genocide decades ago Submitted by Jonathan Cook on Wed, 06/10/2026 - 09:26 In October 2023, Israel found an excuse to breathe new life into an old story of slaughter and expulsion. The chief…

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This blog was kindly authored by Professor Mirjam Hauck, Professor of Critical Digital Pedagogies and Academic Lead for AI in Learning, Teaching and Assessment, The Open University Sam Illingworth’s HEPI Policy Note 71 , What UK University…

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The UCL study also found physically punished children were more likely to struggle in school Children smacked by their parents struggle to get good exam results and are more likely to bully others, causing a negative impact on society,…

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Born just over 10 months apart, Amaan and Jahaan Thawer share a bond that goes beyond proximity in age. The siblings became tight allies at ages seven and eight, when their mother, Farzana, was diagnosed with a rare stage IV cancer at the…

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A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".

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Two friends who restore classic buses in Hong Kong are being forced to abandon their HK$1 million plans to resurrect a vintage double-decker. A 1963-64 China Motor Bus double-decker is destined for recycling, its owners say. Photo: The…

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Universities in the North East of England have set up a fund dedicated to university spinout creation. Northumbria University vice chancellor Andy Long explains the thinking behind it

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Universities in the North East of England have set up a fund dedicated to university spinout creation. Northumbria University vice chancellor Andy Long explains the thinking behind it

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Against a backdrop of financial pressures and growing concerns about student wellbeing, the latest evidence suggests students remain remarkably positive about their university experience. New data show rising satisfaction and stronger…

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The Gulf built a modern marvel out of sand. To protect it, the region must now think for itself — because the old guarantees can no longer be trusted. In a single lifetime, a coast that had barely changed for centuries became one of the…

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The Gulf built a modern marvel out of sand. To protect it, the region must now think for itself — because the old guarantees can no longer be trusted. In a single lifetime, a coast that had barely changed for centuries became one of the…

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Treasury minister Lucy Rigby says the government has the right to alter terms of existing agreements Ministers have rejected accusations that recent changes to student loans were unfair, arguing they are so heavily subsidised that the…

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“One of the most powerful propaganda images of the whole Revolution,” Houghton Library curator John Overholt said about this Paul Revere illustration of the Boston Massacre. Photos by Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Nation & World…

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Generative AI has moved from novelty to normality at remarkable speed. In UK higher education, it is already part of everyday student life: a 2026 HEPI/Kortext survey found that 95% of full-time undergraduates now use generative AI in some…

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Generative AI has moved from novelty to normality at remarkable speed. In UK higher education, it is already part of everyday student life: a 2026 HEPI/Kortext survey found that 95% of full-time undergraduates now use generative AI in some…

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It’s time South Africa faced up to an honest question: what if the formal economy can’t deliver the jobs that are needed? I am an economist who has been working closely with South Africa’s administrative tax data over the past five years –…

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Irvine, Calif., June 10, 2026 — University of California, Irvine neuroscientist Oswald Steward has been awarded the 2026 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience, one of the world’s most prestigious honors in science, for discoveries that fundamentally…

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DSIT Minister attends launch of Cambridge Zenith AI Supercomputer Abby Munson Wed, 06/10/2026 - 13:55 The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Professor Deborah Prentice, today welcomed the Minister for Digital Government at the…

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While the name change was developed independently at each university, leaders at both institutions told The PIE News they arrived at remarkably similar conclusions – traditional labels such as “language institute”, “foundation studies” and…

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While the name change was developed independently at each university, leaders at both institutions told The PIE News they arrived at remarkably similar conclusions – traditional labels such as “language institute”, “foundation studies” and…

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The initiative will provide up to one year of credit across eight degrees spanning tourism, hotel management, science, IT, business, nursing and education, potentially saving students up to A$17,000 in tuition costs. Announcing the move,…

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The initiative will provide up to one year of credit across eight degrees spanning tourism, hotel management, science, IT, business, nursing and education, potentially saving students up to A$17,000 in tuition costs. Announcing the move,…

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Firms that invest in real sustainability are losing ground to firms that invest only in green marketing. Stricter rules on environmental claims are the right response, argues Nazife Merve Hamzaoğlu , but only if regulators address the…

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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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Three more foreign universities, including the University of Bristol, University of York, and University of New South Wales, have received approval to establish campuses in India. These institutions will set up operations in Mumbai and…

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Digital technology has become one of the most powerful forces shaping modern classrooms. From personalised learning tools to new ways of connecting with families, the latest innovations in ed-tech are giving teachers and students…

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New strategy to tackle bovine TB in England Jacqueline Garget Wed, 06/10/2026 - 00:01 Developed with input from over 100 farmers, vets, scientists, industry and government representatives, as well as members of the public, the recommended…

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New BP Chief Executive Officer Meg O’Neill reorganised the energy giant’s leadership and reporting structures in an overhaul that cements the company’s focus on oil and gas as it tries to move beyond recent boardroom drama. From July 1,…

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New BP Chief Executive Officer Meg O’Neill reorganised the energy giant’s leadership and reporting structures in an overhaul that cements the company’s focus on oil and gas as it tries to move beyond recent boardroom drama. From July 1,…

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In the final days of May, a long-range aerial drone hit a tanker in a port in the Rostov region of Southern Russia. Two days later, three vessels were badly damaged by drones off Turkey’s Black Sea coast. Similar incidents have occurred…

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In the final days of May, a long-range aerial drone hit a tanker in a port in the Rostov region of Southern Russia. Two days later, three vessels were badly damaged by drones off Turkey’s Black Sea coast. Similar incidents have occurred…

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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has taken action against over 100 officials for collusion with human smugglers since the 2023 Greece boat tragedy, the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics…

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Universities across England awarded a share of £80 million to offer up to 2,500 student places, as well as help build new facilities to support increased capacity growth over the next decade.

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Universities across England awarded a share of £80 million to offer up to 2,500 student places, as well as help build new facilities to support increased capacity growth over the next decade.

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Universities across England awarded a share of £80 million to offer up to 2,500 student places, as well as help build new facilities to support increased capacity growth over the next decade.

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Universities across England awarded a share of £80 million to offer up to 2,500 student places, as well as help build new facilities to support increased capacity growth over the next decade.

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Universities across England awarded a share of £80 million to offer up to 2,500 student places, as well as help build new facilities to support increased capacity growth over the next decade.

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Mer studentutveksling og tettere samarbeid rundt forskning. Det er noen av hovedpunktene i den nye intensjonsavtalen Sigrun Aasland undertegnet hos sin britiske motpart i London i dag.

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Hey there Tappers! The last half term of the year is now fully underway. Here at Tapp we have some exciting news about a special giveaway AND lots of juicy edu-data. Let’s get started! New prize draw Here at Teacher Tapp we are incredibly…

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The Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) released its 2026 edition last week, which saw 37 of Canada’s 38 ranked universities slip compared to 2025, while the University of Toronto maintained its position as Canada’s top institution…

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The Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) released its 2026 edition last week, which saw 37 of Canada’s 38 ranked universities slip compared to 2025, while the University of Toronto maintained its position as Canada’s top institution…

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According to analysis from the British Council, the approvals continue an upward trajectory after years of decline. A total of 285 partnerships were approved in 2025, taking the total number of Sino-foreign partnerships in China to 1,589.…

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According to analysis from the British Council, the approvals continue an upward trajectory after years of decline. A total of 285 partnerships were approved in 2025, taking the total number of Sino-foreign partnerships in China to 1,589.…

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Reading Matters: A History for the Digital Age , by Joel Halldorf, New York University Press, 312 pages, $35 For those of us who like to think literacy is a form of liberation, there's a troubling counterpoint: Mein Kampf . Adolf Hitler…

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The dramatic spike in oil and gas prices following the US-Israel war on Iran has prompted governments around the world to implement or consider higher taxes on oil and gas companies. Assessing the case for these taxes Ashfaq Khalfan argues…

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Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock Changes are on the horizon for the food that students can choose in English schools. The government is proposing updates to the school food standards, which set out what schools can serve. The changes…

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When US universities closed DEI programmes under government pressure, it looked like defeat. But LSE HE Blog Fellow Ijeoma Njaka finds hope in recognising these policies as bad pedagogy – flawed in philosophy, ineffective in method, and…

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9 June 2026 By Sandra Leaton Gray, Rita Chawla-Duggan (University of Bath) and David Scott Our intention in this blog post – the first of a three-part series – is to provide a refutation and critical evaluation of an influential but…

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A lack of sex held back life’s diversity for millions of years Sarah Collins Tue, 06/09/2026 - 10:03 Researchers from the University of Cambridge studied fossils from the oldest-known animals on Earth, dating from 574 million years ago,…

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Policy recommendations in climate-related research often ‘an afterthought’, major analysis finds Sarah Collins Tue, 06/09/2026 - 10:01 Researchers led by the University of Cambridge conducted a systematic review of over 3000 scientific…

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‘Super-connected' teenagers key to tackling violent crime, study suggests Fred Lewsey Tue, 06/09/2026 - 09:17 Young people with the most connections to other suspected offenders of any age are almost five times more likely to carry knives…

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The word useful comes from the Latin “usus” — meaning use, practice, or experience. At its root, usefulness simply means how much something can be put to work. That’s pretty straightforward. A degree is useful if it prepares you to work.…

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For decades, the trade-off between scale and scope has posed a major strategic challenge to businesses and academic researchers alike. An industrial firm that makes one product, be it electrical devices or automobiles, often faces physical…

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Academic programs offered through the University of London have been available in Vietnam for more than 15 years, providing local students with access to internationally recognized degrees and academic standards.

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A long-running question in education research is just how much difference individual teachers make to pupil outcomes. Evidence from the United States has been influential in shaping this debate, showing that primary teachers have…

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Join HEPI and St John’s College, University of Oxford, for a lecture on Friday 19 June 2026, from 5pm to 7pm , at the Garden Quad Auditorium, St John’s College , entitled Higher Learning in the Post-Truth Age. The lecture, delivered by…

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THREE parallel events now underway or recently held carry the potential in varying measure to reset India’s destiny, in all likelihood for the better. From a bird’s eye view, the field looks set for a change. The fact that Germany lost the…

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Australia needs more teachers. It ranks among the worst-performing countries in the OECD for teacher shortages. This is particularly so for public schools . As of December 2025 , there was a reported shortfall of 2,600 teachers in Victoria…

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Local resilience forums are one of the UK’s key ways to organise emergency responses. Gary F Fisher explains why the system works best when universities play a central role

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Local resilience forums are one of the UK’s key ways to organise emergency responses. Gary F Fisher explains why the system works best when universities play a central role

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For the time being at least, we have notionally centre-left governments across England, Scotland and Wales.

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As Ontario’s health-care system faces growing demand, Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is launching a new graduate program to help strengthen physician-led health-care teams. The master of physician assistant…