Chris Rokos Donates £190m to Cambridge University
UK billionaire Chris Rokos has made a historic £190 million donation to the University of Cambridge to establish the Rokos School of Government, aiming to train future world leaders.
Category : Universities
Edinburgh University Staff Strike Over Job Cuts
University and College Union members at the University of Edinburgh have initiated strike action, alleging management breached a December agreement on compulsory redundancies amid budget cuts.
University Uses Godzilla Drill for Medical Student Training
Bournemouth University conducted a mock Godzilla attack to train paramedic and nursing students in mass casualty response, opting for a lighthearted approach over more stressful disaster scenarios.
Inquest into Lancaster Student's Death at M6 Service Station
An inquest has been opened into the death of Michele Chung, a 21-year-old Lancaster University student found at Forton Services on the M6. The environmental science student was described as creative and curious.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Student Found Dead at M6 Service Station
A 21-year-old Lancaster University student was tragically discovered deceased at Forton Services on the M6 motorway. An inquest has been opened and adjourned.
Peter Messent: Pioneer in English Literature and Education
Peter Messent, a distinguished professor of English literature, has passed away, leaving a legacy of influential scholarship and dedicated teaching at the University of Nottingham.
Bradford Leads UK Graduate Social Mobility Rankings 2025
The University of Bradford has been ranked England's top institution for graduate social mobility in the 2025 English Social Mobility Index, with Aston and Wolverhampton following closely.
Bradford Leads 2025 University Social Mobility Rankings
The University of Bradford has been named England's top institution for graduate social mobility in the 2025 annual rankings, with West Midlands universities dominating the top ten positions.
Norland College's Unique Path to University Status
Norland College in Bath, training elite nannies for the royal family, seeks university status with £50K starting salaries, martial arts training, and a strict £1,000 uniform.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
UCL's 'Disagreeing Well' Module Teaches Civil Campus Debate
University College London's innovative 'Disagreeing Well' initiative helps students navigate sensitive topics through structured, face-to-face dialogue, addressing growing campus intolerance.
University Court Battle Over Student's Scarf 'Tea Towel' Joke
A student suspended for joking about a pro-Palestine activist's keffiyeh scarf is taking Royal Holloway to court, alleging breach of contract and unfair disciplinary action.
University Tells Students to 'Fall in Love' as Birth Rate Falls
A Chinese vocational college encourages students to embrace romance during spring break as authorities implement new holidays to boost marriage and consumption.
University of Florida Sued by Republicans Over Nazi Post
A Republican group has filed a lawsuit against the University of Florida, alleging the institution failed to address a Nazi-related social media post, sparking debates over free speech and campus policies.
University Admissions Without A-Levels Double in Decade
New data reveals 75,000 freshers started university without A-levels in 2024-25, more than double the figure from ten years ago, raising concerns about student loan access and graduate outcomes.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
AI Exposes University Assessment Flaws, Says Academic
Dr Nafisa Baba-Ahmed argues that AI reveals pre-existing issues in university coursework, urging a shift from romanticising the past to redesigning assessments for genuine intellectual engagement.
Ohio State Names Provost as New President After Sudden Resignation
Ohio State University has appointed its chief academic officer, Ravi Ballamkonda, as president, bypassing a national search after the abrupt resignation of Walter Carter Jr. over an inappropriate relationship scandal.
University Tragedy: Student's Death Followed by Boyfriend's Suicide
A coroner has ruled the death of 19-year-old Natasha Braithwaite at Lancaster University as drug-related. Her boyfriend, Tom Dingle, took his own life a month later, leaving families and friends devastated.
Clegg Criticises Tuition Fees He Helped Triple
Sir Nick Clegg has called the university tuition fee system 'deeply unfair' and accepted responsibility for tripling fees to £9,000 a year while in government.
Ohio State President Resigns Over Inappropriate Relationship
Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr has resigned as Ohio State University president after admitting to an inappropriate relationship, amid ongoing controversies including Les Wexner ties and abuse settlements.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Student Loan Review Urged for Non-A-Level Holders
University of Birmingham's Adam Tickell questions loans for students without A-levels, warning of an existential funding crisis in higher education.
Open University Staff Voice Freedom of Speech Concerns
Staff at the Open University have expressed significant concerns regarding the institution's freedom of speech policies, sparking debates over academic expression and governance.
UCL Islamic Society Mourns Khamenei, Sparking Outrage
The Ahlul-Bayt Islamic Society at University College London has ignited controversy by describing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death as 'martyrdom' and an 'unimaginable loss', drawing condemnation from politicians and students.
University Education Debate: Skills vs. Job Training
Readers argue university courses should focus on acquiring skills like analysis and communication, not just job preparation, challenging narrow economic views of higher education.
Columbia Condemns DHS Student Arrest After Agents Misrepresent Entry
Columbia University reports federal immigration agents misrepresented themselves to enter a residential building and detain a student, sparking campus outrage and legal scrutiny.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Edinburgh Uni Lecturers Ballot on Further Strike Action in Cuts Row
University of Edinburgh lecturers are voting on renewed industrial action in a dispute over £140 million budget cuts, with the union calling them 'the biggest ever in Scottish higher education'.
Edinburgh Uni Lecturers Vote on Strike Action Over Cuts
University of Edinburgh lecturers are being balloted on further industrial action in a dispute over £140 million budget cuts, with the union warning of unprecedented job losses in Scottish higher education.
USM Cancels Palestine Conference Over Sanctions, Free Speech Row
The University of Southern Maine revoked venue access for a Palestine conference, citing sanctions on a UN rapporteur, prompting accusations of free speech suppression and legal threats from organizers.
Larry Summers Resigns from Harvard Presidency
Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down as Harvard University president following internal disputes and faculty criticism over leadership style and policy decisions.
Australian Universities Struggle with Persistent Deficits
A new report reveals that over 40% of Australian universities have operated in deficit for most of the past five years, with funding per student declining and research investment at a 20-year low.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Students More Selective Than Ever in University Choices
New research reveals students are increasingly selective about university picks, focusing on value for money, graduate earnings, and living at home to cut costs, with high-tariff institutions seeing surging demand.
Page 2 of 24
