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Julie Bishop resigns as ANU Chancellor in dramatic exit

Former Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop dramatically resigns as Chancellor of ANU, citing irreconcilable differences with Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Schmidt over university governance and financial priorities.

Kent and Greenwich Universities announce historic merger

The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are set to merge in a landmark deal, forming a powerful new higher education institution to rival the UK's elite. The move aims to enhance research, teaching, and regional economic impact.

Kent and Greenwich Universities in Historic Merger Talks

Exclusive: The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are in advanced discussions over a potential 'strategic partnership', a move that could reshape higher education in South East England. The talks, described as 'exploratory', could lead to

Spelman President Condemns Trump's HBCU Comments

Beverly Daniel Tatum, president of the prestigious Spelman College, delivers powerful rebuke to Donald Trump's controversial remarks about Historically Black Colleges and Universities, defending their vital role in American education.

Teachers' fury over 'Nando's-style' school food ratings

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.

Oliver: Trump's Education Plan 'Catastrophic' for UK Unis

Last Week Tonight's John Oliver delivers a blistering critique of Donald Trump's proposed reforms for UK universities, warning of a 'hostile takeover' of British higher education that could defund arts, hike fees, and import American-style campus culture

UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens

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.

GCSE Music faces extinction as costs soar to £400 per pupil

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.

Starmer's Bold Education Overhaul Pledge

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.

GCSE Resits Crisis: Beyond Admitting Failure

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.

Phillipson Orders Urgent Data Review of DfE

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.

University of Michigan severs Florida ties over DEI policies

The University of Michigan has terminated multiple partnerships with Florida state institutions, citing 'deep concerns' over restrictive DEI legislation. This major academic boycott signals growing institutional resistance to policies limiting diversity i

Australian Universities' International Student Crisis Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how Australia's top universities have become perilously dependent on international student fees, creating a financial 'house of cards' that risks collapse amid changing migration policies and global competition.

Trump Budget Slashes Billions from Public School Funding

Exclusive: The Trump administration's latest budget proposal guts federal education funding, redirecting billions from public schools to private institutions and parent vouchers, sparking a fierce political battle.

UK Students Protest Trump's 'Patriotic Education' Bill

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

Mississippi Enforces Sweeping DEI Ban in Public Education

A sweeping new law in Mississippi has outlawed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in all public educational institutions, sparking a fierce debate on academic freedom and racial equality in the state's classrooms and campuses.

University 'brain drain' threatens smaller UK colleges

Leading UK universities are attracting a disproportionate number of students, leaving lower-ranked institutions struggling to survive. Experts warn of potential mergers or closures as the higher education sector faces a deepening crisis.

UTS academics reveal 'culture of fear' amid course cuts

Academics at the University of Technology Sydney reveal a toxic work environment as nearly a fifth of courses face enrolment suspensions, sparking concerns over academic freedom and institutional transparency.

A-Level Results: Record Uni Acceptances in 2024

New data reveals a surge in university acceptances as students receive their A-Level results, with record numbers securing their preferred courses despite rising competition.

Phillipson announces UCAS application reforms

UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping changes to the UCAS university application system, aiming to streamline the process and reduce stress for students.

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