The University of Oxford has revealed its plans to increase the number of underrepresented and disadvantaged students it admits by launching new programmes. One of these new programmes will offer a foundation year to high potential students who lack the …
When questioned about his decision to vote leave in the EU referendum, Will Dry lists several reasons: unfulfilled talks of Turkish membership, the pledge of £350m for the NHS, and the notion that trade deals with other countries would be …
Janet Townsend, my friend and former colleague, passed away at the age of 79. She was a trailblazer in gender and development, accomplishing various milestones in her profession. In 1986, she spearheaded the first course on geography and gender to …
According to new figures, one of the most prestigious universities in the UK, Cambridge University, has had its funding from a major European research program drop from £62m annually to zero since Brexit. The latest data from the European Commission …
The Warwick case is commonly known as the "rape chat" case, which may seem trivial at first, but in reality, it involved serious sexual misconduct, including threats of rape. Nowadays, many student societies or courses have large chat groups on …
A poll conducted with almost 38,000 students in the United Kingdom indicates that mental health issues are increasing in universities, with high levels of anxiety, loneliness, substance abuse, and self-harm reported. Researchers say that the findings of the survey, which …
Finding employment in the art market can be challenging, prompting universities and auction houses to introduce their own master’s degrees focused on art as a business. These courses are designed for individuals aspiring to become curators, auctioneers, or collectors. They …
Roger Luxton, my late father, passed away at the age of 73. He was a distinguished former director of children’s services in the borough of Barking and Dagenham in East London. His life started in Royal Leamington Spa, where he …
Fifteen years ago, Gordon Brown made a powerful statement attacking the selection procedures at Oxford University when Laura Spence, a student at a comprehensive school in the north-east, was rejected from Magdalen College despite having "the best A-level qualifications you …
Len Moore was a notable scientist and academic, whose life’s work was dedicated to making higher education more accessible. Despite facing early hindrances in life, Len was determined to improve his station in life by pursuing his educational goals vigorously. …