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Amal Clooney on How Oxford Shaped Her Worldview 20.01.26

Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney credits her Oxford University education with shaping both her intellect and her outlook on life. Clooney, who studied at St Hugh’s College, arrived at Oxford in 1996 with a global perspective shaped by her Lebanese…

University Buy-Out Signals Major Expansion with AI Focus 29.09.25

Arden University, one of the UK’s largest for-profit higher education providers with around 40,000 students, has entered a new phase of growth following a significant investment from Brightstar Capital Partners. The private equity firm’s part-acquisition of Arden marks a turning…

UK to Launch First ‘Super-University’ Through Kent and Greenwich Merger 15.09.25

In a landmark move for higher education in the UK, the Universities of Kent and Greenwich have announced plans to merge, creating the country’s first “super-university.” The new institution, provisionally named the London and South East University Group, aims to…

Northern Universities Miss Out on £54M Global Talent Fund Allocation 11.08.25

The UK government is facing backlash after the latest round of Global Talent Fund awards excluded all universities north of Birmingham, sparking claims of regional bias and neglect. The £54 million fund, designed to attract world-class international researchers to UK…

Arden University Secures Major AI Investment to Drive Global Expansion 04.08.25

Arden University, one of the UK’s largest for-profit higher education providers, has sold a 50% stake to Brightstar Capital Partners in a landmark deal led by former SoftBank executive Marcelo Claure. With approximately 40,000 students currently enrolled, the university is…

UK Urged to Act as Gaza Students Face Visa Barriers to University Enrolment 28.07.25

Forty students from Gaza, who have been awarded full scholarships to study at universities across the UK, are facing an uncertain future as they remain unable to take up their places this September due to visa-related challenges. The UK Home…

Record Surge in UK University Applications Despite Slight Dip in Domestic Rate 21.07.25

UK universities are witnessing unprecedented demand as the total number of applicants climbs to 665,070 for the 2025 intake – a significant increase driven largely by international interest. Among home students, the number of 18-year-olds applying for undergraduate courses hit…

Cambridge Chancellor Election Marks Historic Shift with Online Voting and Term Limit 14.07.25

Cambridge University is undergoing a historic change in its governance with its first-ever contested chancellor election featuring online voting and a fixed 10-year term—ending the centuries-old tradition of lifelong appointments. Ten high-profile candidates are in the running for the ceremonial…

St Andrews University Announces £6 Million Renovation of Historic Building 07.07.25

The University of St Andrews has unveiled plans for a £6 million renovation of the former Madras College building, a historic site on campus. The redevelopment will create ‘New College,’ which will serve as the new home for the St…

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