higher education
England has highest proportion of adults ‘overqualified’ for their jobs – report
The OECD study assesses the literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills of adults from 31 countries and economies.
Ulster University named ‘University of the Year’
UU won main title at the Times Higher Education Awards 2024
Former Tory leader Lord William Hague elected chancellor of Oxford University
It comes after Lord Chris Patten announced he would be retiring after more than 20 years in the historic role.
Three-quarters of higher education providers ‘could be in deficit by 2025-26’
The Office for Students said up to 72% of providers could fall below the line by 2025-26 based on current trends.
Jo Johnson criticises past governments for legacy of poor university finances
The former universities minister says it was an ‘abdication of responsibility by recent governments’ to not take action sooner over fees.
Gap between private and state school pupils going to top universities widens
A social mobility expert has called the latest higher education participation figures a ‘national scandal’.
UK falls further behind the US in educating world leaders, study shows
The gap between the two countries is the largest it has been since the study was first launched eight years ago.
Franchised higher education provision poses ‘significant risks’ to students
The Office for Students, England’s universities watchdog, has highlighted a series of concerns linked to subcontractual partnerships.
Drop in UK students eligible to find university places through clearing
Some 42% of UK applicants accepted on courses identify as male, 56% as female and 1% say they use another term.
You’ve got your A Level results and your university place, what next?
From student finance to budgeting, here’s how you can prepare for September