Purdue Accused of Unofficial Ban on Chinese Students
Purdue University faces allegations of an unofficial policy to automatically reject students from China and other nations, amid broader US political pressure on academic ties.
Category : Universities
Why Academics Appear in Epstein Files: Status Over Money
The Jeffrey Epstein case reveals how academics, craving recognition beyond ivory towers, were drawn to his offers of social capital and shortcuts around academic indignities.
Bard College and WilmerHale Launch Legal Education Partnership
Bard College and law firm WilmerHale announce a new partnership to enhance legal education, focusing on practical skills and interdisciplinary learning for students.
Desmond McConnell: Mineralogist Who Studied Moon Dust
Desmond McConnell, a pioneering mineralogist who worked at Cambridge and Oxford universities, studied Apollo 11 lunar samples and advanced crystal structure research, leaving a lasting legacy in geology and physics.
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Linda Burney Joins UTS Board to Advance Aboriginal Education
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has been appointed to the University of Technology Sydney board, aiming to enhance Aboriginal education and representation in higher education.
University Education No Longer Good Value for Money
Students face financial strain and grade inflation, while taxpayer-funded universities struggle with outdated teaching and low-impact research, raising questions about value.
Epstein Files Impact US Universities: Campus Actions and Reactions
Following the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, US universities are taking actions like faculty reviews and event cancellations. Students and staff share their experiences and institutional responses.
Australian University Racism Study Report Findings
A new report from an Australian university exposes systemic racism affecting students and staff, with calls for urgent institutional reforms to address discrimination.
Leaked Migration Policy Fuels Racism Debate in Universities
A leaked Coalition migration policy has ignited discussions on systemic racism in Australian universities, with political leaders and experts weighing in on the implications for higher education and national discourse.
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Students Sue 36 Universities Over Pandemic Teaching Disruption
More than 170,000 students in England and Wales are seeking compensation after universities moved courses online during Covid, following a landmark UCL settlement.
Harvard Faces Justice Department Lawsuit Over Admissions
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging discriminatory admissions practices. The case focuses on legacy and donor preferences, sparking a national debate on fairness in higher education.
Arthur Stockwin, Oxford Scholar of Japanese Politics, Dies
Arthur Stockwin, the renowned Oxford academic who dedicated his career to studying Japanese politics, has died at 90, leaving a profound legacy in Asian studies.
University Expels Student Over Hong Kong Fire Accountability
A university has expelled a student for demanding accountability over a Hong Kong fire incident, sparking debates on academic freedom and political expression in higher education.
Gender Studies: A Critical Tool Against Toxic Masculinity
As US universities shut down gender studies programs, the Epstein files reveal how this academic field exposes elite abuses and defends equality in democracy.
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NUS Protests Student Loan Freeze, Calls Chancellor 'Loan Shark'
The National Union of Students staged a protest outside Parliament, demanding the government reverse a freeze on student loan repayment thresholds announced in the autumn budget.
Rethinking Economics Movement Transforms Global Education
Born from post-2008 crash discontent, Rethinking Economics challenges traditional teaching with pluralist approaches across 40+ countries, reshaping how economics is taught worldwide.
Austria Becomes Academic Safe Haven for Global Scholars
Austrian universities are positioning themselves as a sanctuary for academics facing persecution or instability worldwide, attracting talent and boosting research.
Croydon School Pool Sold in Ongoing Disposal
The swimming pool and Jubilee Buildings at the former Old Palace girls' school in Croydon have been sold for £750,000 to educational charity RISE School of Excellence.
Student Death at University of Lancashire, Arrest Made
A 19-year-old psychology student has been found dead in suspicious circumstances at University of Lancashire accommodation in Preston, with a 34-year-old man arrested.
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Student Death at University of Lancashire: Man Arrested
A 34-year-old man has been arrested following the suspicious death of 19-year-old student Carla Georgescu at her University of Lancashire accommodation in Preston.
Three Students Stabbed at Surrey Train Station
Three Royal Holloway University students were injured in a stabbing at Egham railway station. A man in his 30s has been arrested, with police treating it as an isolated incident.
Epstein Associate Quits Cambridge Business School Board
A former associate of Jeffrey Epstein has resigned from the advisory board of Cambridge Judge Business School, following renewed scrutiny over ties to the disgraced financier.
Student Stabbed to Death at De Montfort University Campus
A student in his 20s, named locally as Khaleed, has died after being stabbed on the De Montfort University campus in Leicester. An 18-year-old man is in custody.
Australian Universities Protests: Antisemitism and Grading
Australian universities are experiencing protests over antisemitism concerns and a controversial grade system, sparking debates on campus policies and student rights.
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London's First 'Super University' Created by Merger
The University of Greenwich and University of Kent will merge in August 2026 to create the London and South East University Group, becoming Britain's third largest higher education institution.
Major Incident at De Montfort University Leicester
A serious incident at De Montfort University in Leicester has led to road closures and a police investigation, with support offered to affected students and staff.
Greenwich and Kent Merge to Form UK Super-University
The universities of Greenwich and Kent have received formal approval to merge into the UK's first super-university, creating the third-largest higher education institution in the country.
Southend University Closure Hits Students and City Hard
Essex University's decision to close its Southend campus this summer, due to a drop in international students, impacts 800 students and threatens the city's economy and social mobility.
Sussex University Fights OfS Fine in Court
The University of Sussex argues in the High Court that a £585,000 OfS fine over freedom of speech issues should be quashed as unlawful and unreasonable.
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Trump Seeks $1bn Damages from Harvard in Legal Dispute
Former US President Donald Trump is pursuing a $1 billion damages claim against Harvard University in a contentious legal settlement dispute, escalating tensions between the political figure and the prestigious institution.
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