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'.
Category : Universities
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
27,000 on 'Mickey Mouse' university courses
TaxPayers' Alliance research reveals over 27,000 enrolments on nearly 800 'rip-off' degrees, including 'climate justice' and yoga. Critics demand an end to state-subsidised hobby courses.
Harvard Professor Leaves Over DEI Admissions Policy
Historian James Hankins departs Harvard after 40 years, alleging admissions now favour diversity over merit post-George Floyd and criticising pandemic rules. Read his full critique.
Harvard professor quits over DEI admissions, Covid rules
Historian James Hankins leaves Harvard after 40 years, citing alleged bias against 'brilliant' white males in admissions post-George Floyd and 'tyrannous' pandemic policies. Read his full critique.
University of Melbourne VC Emma Johnston AO dies aged 52
The University of Melbourne mourns Vice-Chancellor Emma Johnston AO, a pioneering marine biologist and the institution's first female leader, who has died from cancer. Read about her legacy.
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Student recalls John Carey's 'sharp' Oxford tutorials in 1958
A former student remembers literary critic John Carey's formidable teaching at Oxford in 1958-59 and reflects on his complex relationship with the university's class consciousness. Read the full tribute.
Lawsuit Alleges Abuse at Colgate University Lacrosse
A former Colgate University lacrosse player files a bombshell lawsuit, alleging the school failed to protect athletes from an abusive coach, leading to injuries and mental health crises. Read the full story.
University's Shakespeare 'Trigger Warning' Sparks Row
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.
Birmingham Uni: Exams Unfairly Favour White Students
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.
Brown Shooting: Lisbon University's Pressure Cited by Classmates
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.
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Swedish Senior University Sees Record Membership Among Over-55s
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.
Amateur historians reveal hidden 'engine room' of history
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.
OU instructor barred after failing student for Bible paper
A University of Oklahoma graduate instructor who failed a student for citing the Bible in an opinion paper has been removed from teaching duties following a discrimination investigation. Read the full story.
OU Instructor Fired After Failing Bible-Based Gender Essay
A University of Oklahoma instructor was dismissed after a student accused her of religious discrimination for failing a psychology paper citing the Bible. The case ignites debates on academic freedom and DEI.
Brown University Security Chief Placed on Leave
Brown University's police chief is on leave as the school reviews its response to a mass shooting that killed two students. Read the latest on the investigation and campus safety reforms.
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University Staffer Charged Over Anti-Semitic Campus Incident
A University of Sydney employee has been sacked and charged after allegedly intimidating Jewish students celebrating Sukkot. Read the full details of the police investigation and university response.
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