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Northwestern University pays $75m in US deal

Northwestern University agrees to a $75m settlement with the US government, restoring $790m in research funding after antisemitism investigations. Discover the details of this landmark higher education agreement.

Time to Stop Worshipping the Liberal Arts

Jianyang Geng argues liberal arts institutions must embrace market reform. Critical thinking isn't their sole domain; STEM fields demand equal intellectual rigour. Discover why change is essential.

US universities face state department funding ban

Harvard, Yale and Stanford among dozens of US universities at risk of being excluded from a key State Department research partnership over diversity hiring practices. Discover the implications.

Reform UK's Zia Yusuf: Cut University Numbers

Reform UK's Zia Yusuf calls for fewer university students, despite his LSE degree. He suggests closing some universities and limiting overseas student intake. Read the full story.

Business groups urge scrapping of student levy

Business leaders warn Rachel Reeves that a proposed 6% levy on international student fees threatens UK growth and competitiveness. Read the full open letter and its implications.

Conservative Networks Reshaping UK University Ideology

An investigation reveals how well-funded conservative centres are systematically transforming academic discourse and curriculum development within UK universities, raising concerns about academic freedom and institutional independence.

Vice-chancellors' pay soars as universities face cuts

As UK universities face financial crisis with course cuts and staff redundancies, Guardian analysis reveals vice-chancellors' pay packages have soared to record levels, creating a growing divide between leadership and struggling institutions.

Harvard professor's 'easy A' marketing course exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how a Harvard Business School marketing professor awards suspiciously high grades in what students call an 'easy A' course, raising questions about academic standards at the elite institution.

Record low graduate student loan repayments revealed

New government data reveals a startling trend as the proportion of university graduates making student loan repayments hits unprecedented lows, sparking concerns about graduate employment and the sustainability of higher education funding.

Labour unveils ambitious education reform plans

Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces sweeping reforms to transform England's education system, focusing on curriculum overhaul, teacher recruitment, and early years investment.

University of Arizona rejects Trump education compact

The University of Arizona has rejected former President Donald Trump's 'American Dream' compact, joining a growing rebellion against what critics call politically motivated interference in higher education.

Universities may raise fees under new performance rules

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces major policy shift allowing English universities to increase tuition fees above £9,250 if they demonstrate excellence in teaching quality and graduate outcomes.

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