Universities
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Academics claim political correctness has gone mad
Speed Read New survey reveals fears for freedom of expression at universities
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The pros and cons of ranking universities by graduate earnings
In Depth New government plans are rubbished by higher education experts
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Why Cambridge wants to ban military personnel from freshers’ fairs
In Depth Student union branded ‘pathetic’ after suggesting firearms may have ‘triggering’ effect on some attendees
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Strapped for cash: why are Britain’s universities running out of money?
In Depth Institutions put on warning list owing to ‘unrealistic’ student intake projections
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Two thirds of unis teach sexual consent to students
Speed Read Concern is rising over reports of sexual misconduct on UK campuses
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More than half of young people now go to university
Speed Read Milestone arrives 20 years after Tony Blair set it as a target
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Instant Opinion: ‘How British degrees lost their value’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 22 August
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How to find out if you have overpaid your student loan
Speed Read The Student Loans Company holds £28m of unclaimed overpayments
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Is it time to end university offers based on predicted grades?
In Depth Labour is calling for drastic overhaul of current system
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Cut tuition fees and bring back grants, says official review
Speed Read Augar inquiry commissioned by Theresa May tries to tackle concerns about skills gaps
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How Oxford University’s ‘sea change’ in admissions will work
In Depth Two new schemes designed to boost proportion of underprivileged new students to 25% by 2023
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Third of UK graduates ‘overqualified’ for their job
Speed Read ONS figures reveals phenomenon of ‘underemployed’ growing
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Starbucks to pay UK employees’ tuition fees at US university
Speed Read Dozens of baristas will be offered the chance to earn a free online degree in pilot scheme
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‘Smug little minds’ lecturer Michael Blackburn quits
Speed Read Lincoln University academic triggered controversy with comments on female oppression, Islam and terrorism
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