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'.
Category : Universities
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Arkansas Law Dean Offer Rescinded Over Transgender Views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.
St Andrews rector removed from governing body for second time
Stella Maris has been removed as president of St Andrews University Court for a second time after a dispute over governance rules, diverting focus from financial challenges. Read the full story.
Edinburgh Napier University lecturers back strike action
Lecturers at Edinburgh Napier University have overwhelmingly backed strike action in a dispute over up to 70 job cuts. The EIS union warns of compulsory redundancies and impacts on students.
Doctor and rector cleared by medical tribunal
Dr Ghassan Abu-Sitta, rector of the University of Glasgow, has been cleared of alleged antisemitism and support for Hamas by a medical tribunal. The case, brought by the GMC, was dismissed after a three-day hearing.
Glasgow University Rector Cleared by Medical Watchdog
Dr Ghassan Abu-Sitta, rector of the University of Glasgow, has been cleared of misconduct by a medical tribunal over allegations of antisemitism and supporting Hamas. Read the full details of the case.
Victims' Families Sue WSU Over Ignored Kohberger Warnings
The families of four murdered University of Idaho students are suing Washington State University, alleging it ignored at least 13 formal complaints about Bryan Kohberger's behaviour before the killings. Read the full story.
Victims' families sue WSU over ignored Kohberger warnings
Families of four murdered University of Idaho students are suing Washington State University, alleging it ignored at least 13 formal complaints about Bryan Kohberger's stalking and harassment before the killings. Read the full story.
Tributes paid to University of Manchester lecturer László Czabán
The University of Manchester's business school mourns the sudden death of esteemed senior lecturer László Czabán, a leading scholar on post-socialist economic transformation.
Professor reinstated after £500k settlement over Charlie Kirk post
Austin Peay State University has reinstated a professor and paid a $500,000 settlement after admitting it failed to follow due process when firing him over a social media post. Read the full story on the academic freedom row.
Cambridge college targets private schools in admissions row
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, sparks outrage with a plan to recruit from top fee-paying schools, raising fears of 'reverse discrimination' against state pupils. Read the full story.
Cambridge college targets elite private schools for recruitment
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, faces backlash for a new policy targeting top private schools like Eton. Critics call it a 'slap in the face' for state-educated students. Read the full story.
Ex-Harvard Dean Fired, Family Launches £22k GoFundMe
Former Harvard dean Gregory Davis removed from post after controversial tweets resurface. His wife launches fundraiser as family faces eviction. Read the full story.
New £925 levy on international students from 2028
UK universities face a new £925 tax per international student from 2028, adding pressure to institutions already at risk. Explore the impact on higher education funding and the graduate job market.
Four Scottish universities face strike threat over job cuts
Lecturers at Aberdeen, Stirling, Heriot-Watt and Strathclyde universities are voting on industrial action over proposed budget cuts and compulsory redundancies. Ballots open this week.
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