Yale Slashes Tuition for Families Earning Under $200,000
Yale College introduces sweeping financial aid changes, eliminating tuition for families earning less than $200,000 annually and covering full attendance costs for those under $100,000.
Category : Universities
Oxford Dumps Admissions Tests for Classics, Philosophy, Languages
Oxford University confirms it is phasing out all its own admissions tests for subjects including Classics, Philosophy and all languages, with no replacements planned. The changes aim to streamline applications.
Glasgow University Exam Failures Risk Students After Tragic Death
A damning watchdog report reveals Glasgow University has insufficient safeguards against marking errors, with systemic risks identified following a student's suicide after being wrongly told he couldn't graduate.
Yale Waives Tuition for Families Under $100k Income
Yale University announces it will eliminate all tuition costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 per year, expanding financial accessibility.
Oxford Drops Own Admissions Tests for Standardised Exams
Oxford University will replace its subject-specific entrance tests with generic exams from 2027, aiming to streamline applications and boost inclusivity for disadvantaged students.
Columbia University Appoints New President After Campus Turmoil
Columbia University has named Jennifer Mnookin, currently chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as its next president, effective 1 July. This appointment follows a tumultuous period marked by campus protests and federal pressure.
Columbia University Names Jennifer Mnookin as New President
Columbia University selects Jennifer Mnookin as its next president following two turbulent years marked by protests, federal pressure, and leadership instability.
Columbia Names Wisconsin Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin as President
Columbia University has selected University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin as its next president, aiming to recover from two years of campus turmoil involving protests and federal pressure.
Oxbridge's 'Easiest' Courses: Modern Languages Lead
Oxford and Cambridge admission data shows modern languages, classics, and music have highest acceptance rates, while experts warn against choosing courses just for better odds.
Laura Woods Receives Honorary Doctorate at Kingston
Sports broadcaster Laura Woods returned to Kingston University to receive an honorary doctorate, celebrating her journalism career and advocacy for women in sport.
JCU Secret Committee for Potential Name Change
James Cook University has established a confidential committee to prepare for a possible name change, sparking criticism from Queensland's education minister and public backlash.
Ucas Scraps University Application Fees for Care Leavers
Care leavers applying for university from autumn 2027 will have their £28.95 Ucas application fee waived in a significant move to address educational inequality and improve access to higher education.
Maryland University's 'White Body' Course Sparks Outrage
The University of Maryland faces criticism for its 'Decolonising Medicine' course that asks students to critique the 'white body' as a medical standard, with critics calling it ideological nonsense.
US Humanities Face Existential Crisis as Universities Cut Degrees
Students at Montclair State University held a mock funeral for humanities departments, symbolising a national crisis. Universities are cutting programmes deemed 'not monetisable'.
370 Academics Urge Minister to Honour Free Speech Pledge
Over 370 academics, including Nobel laureates, demand Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson implements promised free speech protections in UK universities, citing a 'cancel culture' crisis.
UK scraps foreign student target for overseas campus strategy
The UK government has scrapped its target for international student numbers, shifting focus to a new £40bn 'education exports' goal by expanding university hubs abroad. Discover the implications for UK higher education.
Parents pay £200+ a month to support students' living costs
A new survey reveals over 50% of parents contribute at least £200 monthly to their child's university living expenses, as maintenance loans fail to cover soaring costs. Discover the full impact on families.
Open University boss steps down after 15-year tenure
John D'Arcy departs as Open University director, having transformed it into Northern Ireland's acknowledged third university. Student numbers soared by 76% under his leadership. Discover the legacy.
Yale professors gave no donations to Republicans in 2025
A study of 2025 campaign donations found not a single Yale professor gave to a Republican candidate, fuelling debate over ideological diversity in elite universities. Read the full analysis.
Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez to Step Down
Utah Valley University's first female president, Astrid Tuminez, announces resignation for May 2026, following a year marked by personal loss and the campus assassination of Charlie Kirk. Read the full story.
Arkansas Law Dean Offer Rescinded Over Transgender Views
The University of Arkansas withdrew a job offer to law professor Emily Suski after political pressure over her support for transgender athletes. Explore the controversy and its implications for academic freedom.
US Foreign Student Enrolment Drops After Trump Policies
New data reveals a 1.4% drop in international students at US universities, the first decline in three years. Graduate programmes see a sharp 6% fall. Read the full analysis.
Trinity Hall defends admissions policy after memo uproar
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, apologises for language in an internal memo but insists its commitment to state school and disadvantaged students remains unchanged. Read the full statement.
Student Survey Reveals Contradictory Views on Campus Free Speech
A major new survey exposes contradictory student attitudes towards free speech, with 35% wanting Reform UK banned from campuses. Explore the complex findings on university expression.
Students' Free Speech Views: Reform UK Ban Poll
A new poll reveals a stark contradiction in student attitudes towards free speech on campus, with many wanting Reform UK banned. Explore the full findings and expert reactions.
Poll: 35% of Students Want Reform UK Campus Ban
New survey reveals 35% of undergraduates want Reform UK barred from speaking at universities, despite strong overall support for free speech laws. Explore the campus free speech debate.
One in Three Students Want Reform UK Banned on Campus
New HEPI research shows a record 35% of students support 'no-platforming' Reform UK, amid rising support for campus censorship and safe space policies. Read the full findings.
Cambridge College Criticised for Private School Focus
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, sparks alumni fury by targeting elite private schools for admissions. Critics warn it rewards privilege over potential, undermining social mobility. Read the full debate.
UK degree value debate: Passport or visa for social mobility?
Experts challenge a vice-chancellor's claim that UK degrees are now just a 'visa' for social mobility, arguing the real issue is a failing economy and a persistent 'class ceiling'.
Scottish University Funding Model 'Not Sustainable', Warns Principal
Edinburgh University's principal, Sir Peter Mathieson, warns Scotland's free tuition policy is unsustainable, proposing graduate repayments. Read the urgent funding crisis details.
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