The Government is introducing a free one-off, time-limited MenB (meningococcal B) vaccination programme from July 2026 for young people. You are eligible if: What is MenB? Meningococcal disease is a serious but uncommon illness caused by meningococcal bacteria. It can lead to meningitis - …
Vaccines for students: how to get up to date Get your MenB vaccines before Freshers 2026 The Government is introducing a free one-off, time-limited MenB (meningococcal B) vaccination programme from July 2026 for young people. You are eligible if: You are born between 1 September 2007 …
This blog has been updated to reflect the introduction of the Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (chickenpox) (MMRV) vaccine into the routine childhood immunisation schedule from 1 January 2026. Eligibility for the MMRV vaccine is dependent on your child’s age. …
Today the Chancellor announced the Autumn Budget, setting out changes that will affect young people in higher education. Students from low-income families will get extra money to help with day to day costs at university. This will help support more students from the lowest income households progress into and excel in higher education.
The government has announced major changes to higher education as part of the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, designed to make university more accessible, fairer, and better value for students. Here’s what you need to know about how these …
It can feel like there’s a lot riding on A Level, T Level and Vocational Technical Qualifications (VTQ) results day but if you don’t get your predicted grades, don’t worry - it doesn’t mean that your education journey stops here. …
From 1 July 2025, the UK’s new Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) will come into force. The scheme aims to increase transparency around foreign powers’ activity in the UK, to help protect the country’s safety and interests.
Some people feel unable to use existing student loans due to their faith. This is most common among some Muslims because their religion prohibits engagement with interest, which is applied to all student loans. We support the goals of every …
We have just published the largest-ever national review into student suicides in higher education, examining over 160 cases of suspected suicide or self-harm during the 2023/24 academic year. The review was conducted by the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH) and aimed to understand how universities currently respond to students …
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how we work, making tasks more efficient and creating new opportunities. To adapt to these changes, people need training and skills to do well in a world shaped by AI. Giving people the skills they …