Professor Reinstated After Charlie Kirk Row
A University of Tennessee professor suspended for criticising right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has been reinstated following an investigation. Read the full story on the academic freedom debate.
Category : Universities
Cambridge college urged to drop private school recruitment
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, faces fierce criticism from alumni and social mobility charities over a policy to actively recruit from elite private schools. Alastair Campbell brands the move a 'departure from reality'.
Cambridge College's Private School Recruitment Policy
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, will target elite private schools for student recruitment, sparking accusations of 'reverse discrimination' and a 'slap in the face' for state-educated pupils. Read the full story.
Pioneering Scientist Nancy Perham OBE Dies Aged 89
Dr Nancy Perham OBE, a renowned Cambridge cell biologist and fierce advocate for women in science, has died at 89. Discover her groundbreaking career and legacy.
University of Melbourne professor settles discrimination case
Dr Eric Descheemaeker settles with the University of Melbourne after his attempted sacking over a leaked email claiming the law school was becoming an 'ideological re-education camp'. Read the full story.
New £925 Levy on International Students from 2028
UK universities face a new £925 flat 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.
Northern university students form societies to preserve identity
As southern students dominate northern campuses, northern undergraduates are creating societies to celebrate their culture and counter stereotypes. Discover how they're reclaiming their identity.
Stanford Students Face Felony Trial Over Gaza Protest
Five Stanford University students go on trial Monday on felony charges from a 2024 pro-Palestinian sit-in, the most severe criminal case from US campus protests. Read the full story.
Northern students combat isolation at southern-dominated uni
Students from the north experience 'culture shock' at the University of York, leading to a revival of the Northern Society as a response to accent mockery and underrepresentation. Discover their fight for community.
University degree no longer a 'passport to social mobility'
King's College London's vice-chancellor warns a degree is now just a 'visa' to enter the professional world, amid a graduate surfeit and economic stagnation. Read the analysis.
University careers advice now for graduates in their 40s and 50s
UK universities are extending lifelong careers support to older alumni, helping with CVs, interviews, and job changes. Discover how graduates are reviving their careers with free, expert advice.
University of Melbourne VC Emma Johnston AO dies aged 52
Professor Emma Johnston AO, the pioneering first woman to lead the University of Melbourne, has died from cancer complications. Remembered as a transformative scientist and dedicated educator.
John Carey's Oxford Legacy: Pugnacious Don & Class
A former student recalls the formidable John Carey at Oxford in 1958-59, exploring his sharp intellect and puzzling sensitivity to the university's class-consciousness. Read the full tribute.
Brown University Shooting: A Mother's Plea on Gun Violence
Playwright Sarah Ruhl recounts her daughter hiding during the Brown University shooting, questioning America's normalisation of gun violence and calling for urgent change. Read her powerful testimony.
Academic cleared after 10-month grant investigation
Palestinian author Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah has been cleared of wrongdoing and her suspended $870,000 research grant reinstated. Read the full story on the investigation's conclusion.
University of Greater Manchester Under OfS Investigation
The Office for Students has opened a formal investigation into the University of Greater Manchester, focusing on governance and financial sustainability. Read the latest on the probe involving MP Phil Brickell.
Former student jailed for 25 years for Brighton sex attacks
Alex Patel-Wills, 26, has been sentenced to 25 years for raping and assaulting five women in Brighton and London. Sussex Police praise the bravery of the victims.
UK to rejoin Erasmus+ student exchange programme in 2027
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme in 2027 is celebrated as a major boost for student mobility, cultural exchange, and building a globally skilled workforce. Discover the impact.
Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead in Storage Unit
Autopsy reveals suspect in Brown University and MIT shootings died by suicide two days before discovery in New Hampshire storage facility. Full timeline and investigation details.
Reddit tip led police to Brown University shooting suspect
A crucial Reddit post identified a grey Nissan, leading police to the suspect in the Brown University shooting that killed two students. Discover how online sleuthing helped solve the case.
Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead
Claudio Neves Valente, the suspect in the Brown University mass shooting, has been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The manhunt ended six days after the attack that killed two students.
Brown University Shooting Suspect Found Dead
The suspect in the deadly Brown University shooting that killed two students has been found dead in New Hampshire. Police are investigating a potential link to a professor's murder.
Brown University shooting suspect dead, MIT link investigated
The suspect in the deadly Brown University shooting has been found dead. Two students were killed and eight injured. Police are investigating a possible link to an MIT professor's murder.
Brown University Gunman Hunt Focuses on Rental Car
Police search for a silver Nissan linked to the Brown University shooter and the killing of MIT nuclear scientist Barney Davis. Get the latest updates on the manhunt.
Brown University Shooting Suspect Linked to MIT Professor
A suspect is in custody following a shooting at Brown University, with police investigating a potential link to an MIT professor. Read the latest updates on this developing story.
Student Group Seeks to Reform Elite US Universities
A grassroots student network, formed after the affirmative action ruling, is drafting a new 'academic social contract' to challenge elitism and redirect universities towards the public good. Discover their third way.
UK to rejoin Erasmus+ programme in 2027
The UK is set to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ education and training scheme in 2027-28, securing a 30% discount. Discover how students and apprentices can benefit.
Harvard Scholar's Ouster Reveals Institutional Failure
The dismissal of Dr Mary Bassett from Harvard's FXB Centre highlights the selective application of human rights principles, particularly regarding Palestine. Discover the implications for global health and academic freedom.
UK rejoins Erasmus+ student exchange scheme from 2027
The UK government has agreed to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange programme. British students and staff will be eligible to participate from January 2027. Share your views and experiences.
UK Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
The UK government has secured a deal to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ scheme from 2027, fulfilling a Labour pledge. Up to 100,000 people could benefit, reviving study and work opportunities across Europe.
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