The University of Liverpool faces criticism for warning students that Shakespeare's Twelfth Night contains 'disturbing' gender depictions. Leading actress Dame Janet Suzman calls the move 'idiotic'. Read the full debate.
A major report from the University of Birmingham argues traditional exams and essays are 'tools of exclusion' that favour white students. Discover the push to 'decolonise' assessment.
New polling reveals strong public support for a ban on social media for children under 16, mirroring Australia's recent move. MPs warn the 'status quo is failing children'.
The Kennedy Center's president demands $1m in damages from drummer Chuck Redd, who cancelled a Christmas Eve jazz show in protest of the venue being renamed after Donald Trump. Read the full story.
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Severe cuts to international humanitarian aid have plunged Afghanistan into a devastating winter crisis, with over 17 million facing acute hunger. Read how aid reductions and refugee returns are creating a perfect storm of suffering.
A £1m project to archive African films, funded by UK taxpayers, has ignited a debate over 'reparatory justice' and the use of public money in academia. Critics call it 'staggeringly out of touch'.
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Education specialists argue against patronising boys with 'boy books' and call for a broader approach to literacy. Discover how to truly engage young male readers.
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Record levels of child poverty, pandemic fallout, and screen time replacing real-world experiences are fuelling a national speech crisis. Education Secretary plans major SEND overhaul.
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Freelance journalist Trisha Mukherjee is named winner of the 2025 Rupert Cornwell Prize. Her proposed series on the US-Mexico border secured the £5,000 award for emerging talent. Read more.
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Former peers of the Brown University shooting suspect and victim suggest a hyper-competitive academic environment at Portugal's Técnico may have taken a mental toll. Explore the investigation's focus.
Sweden's Senioruniversitetet, a university for pensioners, reports record enrolment as retirees seek learning and in-person connection. Discover how it combats loneliness and keeps minds alert.
A new report reveals how amateur genealogists and local historians are driving groundbreaking historical research, uncovering vital stories missed by academia. Discover their untold impact.
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In his inaugural Christmas Day address, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the dire plight of Palestinians in Gaza and called for genuine global dialogue to achieve peace. Read his powerful message.
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British children are adopting US phrases like 'period' and 'for real' from shows and games. Experts say it's a natural, temporary shift in language evolution. Discover the impact.
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Pope Leo XIV celebrated his inaugural Christmas mass, addressing thousands in Rome and calling for peace. Read the full story of his poignant homily and the global message.
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In his first Christmas message, Pope Leo urges a global embrace of kindness towards strangers and the marginalised. Read his powerful call for compassion in a divided world.
