Harry Potter inspires Nobel Prize chemistry breakthrough
Groundbreaking chemistry research that could revolutionise medicine and materials science was directly inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter, reveals Nobel Prize winner.
Groundbreaking chemistry research that could revolutionise medicine and materials science was directly inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter, reveals Nobel Prize winner.
Three pioneering scientists have been honoured with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on porous materials that could transform everything from clean energy to medicine.
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Hollywood icon Julia Roberts opens up about her unique approach to building chemistry with co-stars like George Clooney and Richard Gere in exclusive interview with Stephen Colbert.
Dozens of Northern Ireland pupils face unprecedented daily international commutes as Derry primary schools reach capacity, highlighting critical education infrastructure failures.
Exclusive polling reveals nearly half of UK teachers plan to leave within five years amid workload pressures and government dissatisfaction, raising alarm bells for education sector.
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross calls for Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth's resignation amid mounting failures in Scotland's education system, citing declining standards and broken promises.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces ambitious plan to send half of young people to university, reviving Tony Blair's education legacy while addressing Britain's skills gap.
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The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a groundbreaking 'mission' to overhaul England's education system, targeting Tory failures and pledging to break down class barriers with a new government directive.
The Guardian's editorial calls for radical reform of England's broken GCSE resit system, arguing that acknowledging its failure is merely the first step toward meaningful change for thousands of students.
In her first move as Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson demands immediate assessment of critical issues from school buildings to teacher recruitment, signalling major shake-up.
Gillian Keegan delivers a stark warning as new data shows white working-class children have the lowest attainment rates in England, branding the situation a 'real injustice' that must be urgently addressed.
An in-depth investigation reveals the alarming gaps in the UK's flagship T-Level qualifications. Despite being touted as the gold standard for technical education, students and employers report critical shortcomings in maths, English, and essential skills
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Exclusive investigation reveals how hygiene poverty forces UK children to wear unclean uniforms, impacting mental health and attendance. Teachers report alarming rise in cases.
Leading education experts demand urgent reform of GCSEs and A-levels, arguing generative AI like ChatGPT has made current exam formats unfit for purpose. Discover the proposed changes to preserve academic integrity.
The 2024 GCSE results are in, revealing a significant drop in top grades as grading returns to pre-pandemic standards. Discover the national trends, subject performances, and reactions from education leaders.
A new bill proposed by Donald Trump, which seeks to mandate 'patriotic education' and restrict foreign funding for US universities, has ignited a firestorm of protest among British students and academics, who condemn it as an attack on academic freedom an
Exclusive analysis of GCSE results reveals a deepening regional attainment gap in England, with London pupils surging ahead while disadvantaged areas in the North and Midlands fall further behind.
Exclusive investigation reveals how pricey term-time holidays are forcing a rethink of school uniforms as the 'great leveller'. Discover the hidden costs impacting British families.
A sweeping new wave of mobile phone restrictions is hitting US schools as students return, with 17 states implementing policies to curb classroom distractions and boost focus.
Northern Ireland's GCSE students have significantly outperformed their counterparts in England, with a notable rise in top grades. This analysis delves into the regional disparities, the impact of pre-pandemic grading standards, and what it means for the
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Acclaimed screenwriter Jack Thorne and star Ashley Walters launch a searing indictment of the UK's underfunded schools and the devastating impact on a generation of adolescents in the new Netflix drama 'Teachers'.