UK higher education must be decolonised, students warn
UK universities are “a product of colonialism” and action is still needed to challenge “racist structures” in institutions, students have warned.
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More than half of pupils fail to gain strong pass in English and maths GCSEs
More than half of teenagers failed to score a strong pass in both their English and maths GCSEs this year, official figures show.
Increase in black students at Cambridge is amazing, says Stormzy
Stormzy has branded a rise in the number of black students at Cambridge University “amazing” as he played down his role in the hike.
Increase in black students admitted to Cambridge University
More black students are being admitted to Cambridge University, figures from the prestigious institution show.
New advice to students on university initiations
Students must be told about the risks of taking part in initiation ceremonies at university, according to new advice.
Visa changes ‘should apply to international students due to graduate soon’
An overhaul of international student visa rules should apply to those due to graduate in the coming months, it has been suggested.
Improve access or face action, universities warned
England’s top universities have been warned they could face sanctions, including seeing their tuition fees cut, if they do not do more to improve access for disadvantaged youngsters.
Proportion of state-educated students at Cambridge at record level
A record proportion of students starting at Cambridge University this autumn went to state schools, figures show.
University bans burgers to help save the planet
Beef burgers have been banned by a university as part of efforts to tackle the climate emergency.
Heading off to university? Here’s a crash course in budgeting before term starts
JUST weeks from now, many young adults will be getting their first taste of financial freedom as they head off to university.
Essay writing ads banned for misleading students