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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Russell Group university promises students, from chemical engineering to classics, ‘meaningful real-world experience’ A leading UK university is promising work placements to all undergraduates regardless of their degree, to better equip…

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Nearly a third of vice-chancellors would cut hardship support if necessary over next three years, according to poll Vice-chancellors have said they may need to cut hardship support for impoverished students and reduce outreach activities…

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Risk of CTE in men’s sports has been widely studied, but female brains are softer and more vulnerable Cleo Pallister-Turley, a back for Cardiff university’s women’s rugby team, winces as she recalls two major concussions from playing…

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Tracker of attitudes towards artificial intelligence also finds almost half of the public would prefer to avoid it One in three university students think AI will wipe out jobs so rapidly it will trigger civil unrest, according to a survey…

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News will come as a shock to staff, especially at Cranfield, but the institutions’ bosses say intention is growth The announcement that King’s College London is to absorb Cranfield University came as a surprise but not a shock to England’s…

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Merged institution will become second largest mainstream university in UK with about 47,000 students King’s College London has agreed to merge with Cranfield University, creating a new UK “super-university” that would rival many of its…

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More than 100 figures sign open letter criticising closure, just months after MA was launched More than 100 academics, writers and activists from around the world have signed an open letter condemning plans to close an MA in Black studies…

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Senior academics describe the Judge business school’s proposal to provide services and training as ‘horrifying’ Cambridge University’s business school is seeking to provide “leadership development” and “innovation management” to Saudi…

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Harassment reported by 35% of students at ‘high tariff’ institutions compared with 17% at those with lowest entry grades Students at England’s leading universities were more than twice as likely to experience sexual harassment than those…

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The Ultimate Picture Palace opened in 1911 and is housed in a Grade II-listed building which is in need of renovation The survival of one of the UK’s oldest independent cinemas is under threat while its landlord, Oxford University’s Oriel…

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As the traditional route of school, university and entry-level job is ever more precarious, it’s no wonder parents are feeling the strain Called on to do long division, how would you fare? I had no illusions going in. I couldn’t do it the…

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Researchers say findings are not reason to shy away from restrictions as MPs consider ban in England’s schools Strict bans on mobile phones in schools have “close to zero” impact on student learning and show no evidence of improvements in…

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England’s higher education regulator must rebuild trust with troubled sector after series of blunders under previous leadership In its brief and unhappy life, England’s Office for Students has been offered a series of challenges it has…

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Ruling is blow to Office for Students after it issued fine for handling of protests over professor’s trans rights views Sussex University has overturned a £585,000 fine by England’s higher education watchdog after the high court rejected…

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Research on maths teaching in English secondary schools upends decades of debate over mixed-ability education Teaching pupils in classes grouped by ability improves the results of high-flyers but does not affect the progress of less able…

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Office for Students plans new complaints system as Bridget Phillipson says academics too often are being silenced Universities in England that fail to protect free speech could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income, and in some…

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Coventry University reported Navodya De Silva, 25, to Home Office after £8,000 arrived late, causing termination of visa A Sri Lankan university student says her life has been ruined because a one-day delay in paying her tuition fees led…

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Coventry University reported Navodya De Silva, 25, to Home Office after £8,000 arrived late, causing termination of visa A Sri Lankan university student says her life has been ruined because a one-day delay in paying her tuition fees led…

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Chancellor ‘frustrated and angry’ at the effect on UK firms and families and says US went into war without a clear exit plan Q: Why are you calling for an inquiry into Nigel Farage’s investment in a bitcoin firm ? Davey said that, in…

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Universities in Britain rely on overseas applicants paying full fees, which has given rise to some unscrupulous recruiters and left many hopefuls and their families deep in debt When Sam started looking into studying abroad, it didn’t take…

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Philanthropy increases the gap dividing highly selective, elite higher education from the rest. Ministers need a plan for the sector overall About 2% of UK universities’ income came from donations and endowments in 2024-25 – slightly less…

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Philanthropy increases the gap dividing highly selective, elite higher education from the rest. Ministers need a plan for the sector overall About 2% of UK universities’ income came from donations and endowments in 2024-25 – slightly less…

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