Universities
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Exam chaos: how universities will decide who gets a place
In Depth Institutions asked to hold places for A-level students appealing grades in England following results row in Scotland
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Why are UK universities falling in the global rankings?
In Depth ‘Triple threat’ of Brexit, tightening budgets and unchecked expansion may be to blame
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Should unconditional university offers be scrapped?
Speed Read Education leaders call on watchdog to reform system, citing oversubscription to courses
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Blackstone deal: why student housing is attracting record investment
In Depth Revenue from UK higher education is booming, fuelled in part by increased demand from overseas
By William Gritten Last updated
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Why university staff are going on strike - and how to claim compensation
In Depth Lecturers, librarians and other staff to walk out at 74 institutions from 20 February
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Academics claim political correctness has gone mad
Speed Read New survey reveals fears for freedom of expression at universities
By The Week Staff Last updated
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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
By James Ashford Last updated
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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
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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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
By Joe Evans Published
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By The Week Staff Published
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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
By James Ashford Published
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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
By James Ashford Last updated
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