Universities
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The campus battle over the Israel-Hamas war
Talking Point Student groups back Palestine, prompting a backlash and criticism of America's academic culture
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Can British universities keep up with global rivals?
Today's big question UK is losing ground to competitors, with China edging up the rankings
By Felicity Capon Published
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Pros and cons of the International Baccalaureate
Pros and Cons IB offers a more holistic education and international outlook but puts specialists looking to study in the UK at a disadvantage
By The Week Staff Published
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The class of ‘23: worst off school-leavers yet?
Talking Point The generation who lost critical months of schooling and weren’t able to sit their GCSEs now approaching a dysfunctional university
By The Week Staff Published
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The pros and cons of going to university
Pros and Cons Record-high costs and competition leave A-level students questioning worth of a degree
By Harriet Marsden Last updated
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How to prepare for the cost of university
feature Students may leave university with debts of around £50,000 – here is how much it costs, and the help available
By Marc Shoffman Published
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The UK students taking on universities over Covid disruption
feature Claimants say they received poor service and felt like ‘lowest form of life in food chain’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The surprising link between hay fever and your gut bacteria
feature New research suggests probiotics could help sufferers beat the worst of the seasonal symptoms
By The Week Staff Published
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University life in the UK and US compared
feature Studying in the UK offers proximity to home, while US institutions tend to offer broader curriculum options
By The Week Staff Published
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Why you should eat your Christmas tree
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By The Week Staff Published
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Santa Claus gets parking ticket for his sleigh
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By The Week Staff Published
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Nobel prize awarded for ‘click chemistry’ – an environmentally friendly method of building molecules
feature 2022 Nobel prize in chemistry awarded to trio for developing click chemistry, a Lego-like method for joining molecules
By The Week Staff Published
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The Lost King: the Richard III film rewriting history
Under the Radar Critics say ‘reckless’ movie exaggerates role of amateur historian in discovery of monarch’s remains
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Six of the best gadgets for students
The Week Recommends From portable speakers to sunrise alarms
By The Week Staff Last updated
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