Nearly 30,000 more students benefit from free music tuition
The number of students learning an instrument has increased by almost 30,000 since the abolition of fees for music lessons in schools.
University World News - Global edition: week ending 28 June 2026
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College pay agreement is a major achievement
Pay disputes are not the best use of anyone's time, and this year, colleges and staff have much bigger fish to fry.
Almost half of Scots families say childcare provision is failing them
A survey by the umbrella body for parents' groups, Connect, details the barriers faced by carers in finding adequate care in working hours.
Germany and the UK can advance an ambitious European science agenda
10 years on from the Brexit vote, leading universities in Germany and the UK today called on EU leaders to preserve the openness of Horizon Europe and ensure UK researchers can continue to strengthen Europe’s research excellence and competitiveness.
Next steps in curriculum improvement
The most significant reform of Scotland’s curriculum in more than ten years is underway, as the first early samples of new curriculum materials have been shared with councils across the country.
New Horizon Europe rules could ‘weaken collaboration with UK’
Russell Group and German U15 urge EU leaders to ensure the next research framework is open to all ‘trusted partners’.
NI SEN pupils help educate the public through poster campaign
Youth workers have helped young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) find their voice.
University of Glasgow agrees ‘cost reduction measures’
The University of Glasgow is to launch a voluntary severance scheme as part of cost reduction measures amid a decline in the number of international students.
‘Single largest update’ to curriculum in a decade to be taught from August 2028
The Scottish Government is set to outline the “single largest update” to the education curriculum in a decade, the Education Secretary has said.
Removing Glyndŵr name from university 'wrong message' about Welsh identity
Removing "Glyndŵr" from a Welsh university's name "sent the wrong message about confidence and pride in Welsh identity", a Reform Senedd member has said.
Scotland's college lecturers accept 10% pay rise over three years
College lecturers in Scotland have overwhelmingly accepted an offer of a 10% pay rise over three years.
What will Aberdeen University's new structure look like?
A new financial plan which will include major structural changes has been approved at the University of Aberdeen.
‘Concerning gap’ between intent and progress in post-school education reform
Scotland’s Auditor General has said there is a “concerning gap” between intent and progress to deliver post-school education and skills reform.
Racism remains top reason behind bullying at Edinburgh schools
Racism has been the leading cause of bullying in Edinburgh schools for four consecutive years, accounting for around a quarter of all recorded incidents, according to new council figures.
Who is Northern Ireland's new school behaviour tsar?
Bad behaviour in schools is an increasing issue and has to be addressed, Northern Ireland's new school behaviour tsar has said.
Warning over NI undergraduate places if budget not agreed
Stormont departments may have to start making cuts from the end of July if a budget has not been agreed, a senior civil servant has warned.
Sharp rise in ERC advanced grant applications from outside Europe
UK again claims top spot in highly competitive scheme, with big increase in interest from US researchers after relocation funding announced.
Maths course closure at Dundee a ‘national tragedy’
University defends decision to shutter provision after more than a century because of declining recruitment.
Solidarity to shared capability – what UK universities should know about working with Ukraine now
After four years of all-out war Ukraine's needs have changed. Bo Kelestyn, Uliana Avtonomova and Danna Karayeva invite the UK sector to consider: what can we build together that will last beyond the current emergency?