The Scottish and Welsh governments have written to the UK education secretary to raise concerns about the future of the European student exchange programme after Brexit. More...
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Concerns raised over Erasmus student scheme as no-deal Brexit looms
Why canteens should stop serving beef – and probably milk too
Goldsmiths, University of London has put down a challenge to everyone with its canteen beef ban. It is one the rest of us should take up for the sake of the planet. More...
Sperm separation method may allow sex selection in IVF
Technique is based on differences in movement of sperm with X chromosome and Y chromosome. More...
University admissions: Questions surrounding the system
Labour wants a change so places are offered to students after exam results are known. More...
Aced your A-levels? Find a last-minute course upgrade through adjustment
Clearing’s adjustment process helps students find better uni offers. All it takes is a little post-exam homework. More...
Transforming the university applications system
The education system is changing, so we need to make sure the higher education applications process is still fit for purpose. Over the last few years we’ve seen a rapid rise in the number of unconditional offers. More...
Young people more sceptical of need to go to university, poll finds
Only 65% of under-16s think it is important to go to university, compared with 86% in 2013. More...
White professor investigated for quoting James Baldwin's use of N-word
The Pulitzer-nominated poet Laurie Sheck, a professor at the New School in New York City, is being investigated by the university for using the N-word during a discussion about James Baldwin’s use of the racial slur. More...
Yes, university admissions need an overhaul – but it's easier said than done
Almost everyone is in favour of post-qualification admissions until they explore the detail. More...
A-level results 2019: drop in proportion of top grades – live
Spanish becomes most popular foreign language at A-level, overtaking French for first time. More...
