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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…

Global Rankings: UK Universities’ Standing 30.06.25

The latest QS World University Rankings 2026 highlight the continued strength of UK higher education on the global stage. Seventeen UK universities have secured places in the world’s top 100, underscoring the nation’s reputation as a premier destination for international…

Universities Ordered to Protect Student Free Speech Rights 23.06.25

Universities in England must not impose blanket bans on student protests, according to new guidance issued by the Office for Students (OfS). The move marks a significant shift in campus policy and aims to ensure lawful free speech is upheld…

Imperial College London Expands to India 27.05.25

Imperial College London, ranked #2 globally in the QS World Rankings 2025, has launched its fourth international science hub in Bengaluru, India. This new hub aims to strengthen the university’s research, innovation, and education collaborations with Indian institutions in technologies…

Why Study at a UK University? 20.05.25

Specialise Sooner UK students begin focusing on their chosen subject immediately, unlike systems in the US or Australia that have broader or delayed specialisation. Joint honours and interdisciplinary options are also available. Shorter Degrees, Better Value Undergraduate degrees usually take…

Government Questioned Over Higher Education Crisis 13.05.25

On 7 May 2025, the Education Committee published a letter to the Education Secretary urging clarity on what the government is doing to address the growing crisis in higher education. This follows an April evidence session with key sector figures,…

UK Scientist to Study Moon Samples 05.05.25

Prof Mahesh Anand of the Open University has become the first UK scientist selected to study Moon samples from China’s 2020 Chang’e-5 mission. He is one of only seven researchers worldwide chosen to receive the material, which was collected from…

Compensation over Covid Teaching 22.04.25

Thousands of UK university graduates, are seeking compensation for disrupted education during the Covid-19 pandemic through the Student Group Claim website, alleging that the remote learning they received did not match the quality of the in-person education they paid £9,000…

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