It’s crucial that university courses give students the skills they need to enter the world of work. Our universities are world-leading and the majority of degrees help to prepare young people for the future. However, we know there are some …
Clearing is a term you might have heard in the context of university applications, but do you know what it means? Some people might think that you can only apply through Clearing if you haven’t met the grade requirements of …
The Government’s Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill became law 11 May 2023 in a huge step forward in protecting freedom of speech and academic freedom on university campuses. The Act will put more responsibility on universities to ensure students …
Spiking is when people illegally drug victims, often by putting substances in their drinks or even by injecting them. In the last two years we’ve seen a rise in reports of spiking and, while the true scale of the issue …
In today’s edition of the The Times Red Box, the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, congratulated Cambridge University for its decision on free speech.
Following the news that all students will be offered Covid tests on their return to university next year, we have provided an update for all students regarding testing and guidelines around travelling home for the Christmas holidays. So can all …
On Saturday the Prime Minister announced that, from today, the country will enter a new period of national restrictions until at least 2 December. Unlike the last national lockdown in the spring, this time schools, nurseries and other education settings …
Students up and down the country will be gearing up to start the life-changing journey of going to university. However, in the midst of the pandemic, the beginning of that journey is going to look and feel a little different …
Today's blog looks at reporting of a UCU survey on students looking to defer their university place if teaching is to take place online.
Answers to frequently asked questions from university students on how the coronavirus might impact higher education.