Students aren’t ‘woke’ on many controversial issues, poll finds
Undergraduates’ opinions broadly in line with wider population on topics including artificial intelligence, capital punishment and Israel-Gaza war.
Almost half of British students back return of death penalty, bombshell survey finds
Almost half of British students back return of death penalty, bombshell survey has found.
Earning while learning? You’ll be lucky
The Employment Rights Act 2025 promises to end one-sided flexibility – but Jim Dickinson finds the framework hasn't reckoned with term-time working, seasonal employment, or the structural realities of student labour.
The value in the thank you
Students acknowledge those who have helped them within their dissertation - and the growth they themselves have experienced.
More on TLRs, revision sessions PLUS optimism for the summer term
Hey there Tappers! The final half term of 2025/26 academic year has begun!
Advance HE appoints Professor Raphael Hallett to senior Executive Team
Professor Raphael Hallett have been appointed to a senior Director role at Advance HE, reporting to the Chief Executive.
Committee session to examine reality of child poverty battle
The Education and Work and Pensions Committees will take evidence from local government and charities working on the frontlines of the battle against child poverty about their experiences delivering the government’s child poverty strategy.
UK universities flying blind as visa refusals force admissions rethink
University leaders in the UK have warned that institutions are increasingly making high-stakes admissions and compliance decisions without enough shared data, as visa refusals, rising student costs and recruitment pressures reshape international recruitment strategies.
Rising travel costs add to uncertainty ahead of September student arrivals
Institutions are preparing for rising airfares and potential travel disruption ahead of key student intakes, while students and families navigate visa delays and broader affordability pressures.
Home Office issues amendment after The PIE reports on BCA blind spot
The Home Office has published an amendment to the student sponsor compliance policy, clarifying that only visa refusal decisions that are successfully overturned by administrative review will be exempt from BCA calculations.
NI teachers may strike over 'unsustainable' workload
Teachers in Northern Ireland are to vote on whether to take industrial action over what they say is their "unsustainable" workload.
Women in higher education: progress, power and the work still to do
The text of a speech delivered by HEPI’s Director of Policy and Strategy Rose Stephenson, to the Women’s Higher Education Network conference.
Catholic MAT to grow by 50% as mergers gather pace
The trust will take on 10 new schools if plans are approved this month, amid a wider consolidation of Catholic academies.
Scots universities in stark warning to Home Office over 'serious weaknesses' in student visa scheme
Universities Scotland has warned institutions are being driven towards a ‘cliff edge’ by changes to student visa rules.
WhatsApp messages reveal Mandelson’s Oxford chancellor PR push
Former peer attempted to mobilise Labour alumni to vote him into prestigious position, saying online voting offered chance to beat Tories.
University of Manchester to investigate sexual harassment of female medical students
The University of Manchester has launched an investigation after about 20 female medical students complained of receiving anonymous phone calls in the middle of the night from male callers who intimidated and sexually harassed them.
Weekly Round Up - 29/05/2026
A look back at the last week in education, a peek at what's coming up, plus lots of other bits and pieces...
Movers and shakers: Palladian, Teach First, Concordia
This week’s movers and shakers include a Countdown contestant and a soon-to-be academy chief executive who plays more than 20 instruments.
Weekly Round Up - 22/05/2026
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