UK pressured to assist Gaza students with university places
Ministers are facing calls to help Palestinian students from Gaza secure spots at UK universities amid ongoing conflict.
Category : Universities
Columbia Uni faces backlash over Trump speech invite
Columbia University sparks outrage by inviting Donald Trump to deliver a commencement speech amid ongoing campus tensions over Gaza protests.
Columbia suspends pro-Palestinian protesters, bans from campus
Columbia University has suspended and banned dozens of students involved in a pro-Palestinian library protest, sparking debates over free speech and campus policies.
Brazil uni staff face jail for misgendering
University employees in Brazil could be imprisoned for refusing to use a transgender student's preferred pronouns, sparking a heated debate on free speech and LGBTQ+ rights.
Harvard journal cancels Palestine issue amid censorship claims
Controversy erupts as Harvard Educational Review withdraws a planned issue on Palestine, prompting accusations of censorship and academic suppression.
University Challenge contestant stumped by 'easy' question
A University Challenge contestant was left baffled by a seemingly simple question on the BBC quiz show. Find out what stumped the player and test your own knowledge!
Jess Phillips slams London Met over student finance delays
Labour MP Jess Phillips criticises London Metropolitan University for leaving students in financial limbo due to administrative delays.
Opposition's new plan for foreign students in Australia
Australia's federal opposition signals a more compassionate stance towards international students, aiming to balance education quality with cultural sensitivity.
Scottish students outperform English in uni admissions
New research shows Scottish students are more likely to secure university places than their English counterparts, with Edinburgh University leading the trend.
Trump targets Native American college funding in controversial plan
Former President Donald Trump proposes drastic cuts to federal funding for Native American colleges and universities, raising concerns over educational equity and tribal sovereignty.
Oxford accused of censoring Uyghur rights research
Oxford University faces backlash for allegedly pressuring an academic journal to remove an article on Uyghur human rights, raising concerns over academic freedom and Chinese influence.
UK universities face crisis as A-Level grades drop
Leading education experts warn of potential financial instability for UK universities as A-Level results return to pre-pandemic standards, reducing student numbers.
Labor delays antisemitism response for uni review
The Australian Labor Party will await the findings of a university discrimination review before finalising its response to antisemitism concerns, sparking debate over timing and policy priorities.
US House probes universities over antisemitism claims
Top US universities face intense scrutiny in a congressional hearing over allegations of failing to address antisemitism on campus, sparking debates on free speech and student safety.
Congress grills universities over antisemitism claims
Top US universities face intense scrutiny in a congressional hearing over claims of rising antisemitism, with accusations of failing to protect Jewish students.
Warwick & Sheffield Reach University Challenge 2025 Final
The University Challenge 2025 semifinals saw Warwick and Sheffield secure their spots in the final. Get the latest updates on the intense quiz showdown and predictions for the ultimate winner.
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