Universities
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The Week Unwrapped: How do you turn plastics into paracetamol?
Podcast Plus, what is the Wagner Group doing now? And why is it so hard to find a job after university?
By The Week UK Published
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Why the UK's universities are in financial crisis
The Explainer Spiralling costs and fewer international students is leaving universities in serious financial trouble
By The Week UK Last updated
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Where will international students go if not the US?
Talking Points China, Canada and the UK are ready to educate the world
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Can Trump ban overseas students from US universities?
Today's Big Question President's decision to revoke Harvard's access to database for admitting international students 'drastically escalates' the dispute
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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America's academic brain drain has begun
IN THE SPOTLIGHT As the Trump administration targets universities and teachers, educators are eying greener academic pastures elsewhere — and other nations are starting to take notice
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The UK's international student scandal
Under The Radar Financial worries make foreign students an attractive financial prospect, but some 'lack basic English'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is academic freedom in peril?
Today's Big Question Faculty punishments are on the rise
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Why are so many colleges closing?
Today's Big Question 'Enrollment cliffs' and higher tuition both play a role
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Are too many students going to university this year?
Today's Big Question Clearing is a 'buyer's market' for those who missed their grades or are looking to 'upgrade'
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Antisemitism on campus: free speech and double standards
Talking Point Politicians have rebuked statements made by presidents of Harvard, University of Pennsylvania and MIT
By The Week UK Published
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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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How to find the best student discounts
Your student ID can help cut the high costs of university life, but make sure you shop around
By Marc Shoffman Published