More than a fifth of 18-year-olds from low-participation areas of UK offered places this year. More...
'The youth generation is united': the uni students striking for the climate
As environmental activism grows in schools, anger with government inaction is mounting across university campuses. More...
Education spending fall from 2010 to now was worst since 1970s – IFS
Schools and colleges in England have suffered the worst fall in spending since the depths of the 1970s, according to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies. More...
Man jailed for stealing 7,000 books from Scottish universities
If universities value overseas students, they must stop marginalising them
Overseas students may be able to stay longer after graduation, but it won’t change how they’re treated while studying. More...
US academic given two weeks to leave UK after eight years
Visa system for researchers is hostile and costly and risks jamming a pipeline of talent, universities warn. More...
Home Office 'rushed to penalise' students accused of cheating
The Home Office “rushed to penalise” international students accused of cheating in English language tests without checking the reliability of evidence, parliament’s spending watchdog has concluded. More...
Only half of UK universities ready for no-deal Brexit – study
Universities UK says 80% of members very concerned, with some considering stockpiling. More...
Education secretary backs review of university admissions
The education secretary, Gavin Williamson, has backed a review into university admissions, including a fresh look at whether school leavers should only apply for places after receiving their A-level results. More...
UK students waiting up to three months for mental health care
University data shows long delays, raising fears young people’s mental welfare will decline in the interim. More...