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University College London has launched an inquiry into its historical links with eugenics, following pressure from students and staff. More...

The number of young people from disadvantaged areas going to university continues to rise at a stubbornly slow rate, while the gap between women and men enrolling as undergraduates has widened, according to the latest data on UK admissions. More...

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The humanities subjects do not benefit from the research excellence framework. They need a better system. More...

If Brexit makes the UK less welcoming to those from abroad, UK higher education will be looking into the abyss. More...