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More than half a million people study degrees by UK universities abroad – report
Around one in six students in British higher education are educated offshore, according to the report.
Chinese students on UK campuses face ‘ethnic clustering’ and language barriers
A think tank’s report has called for universities to offer support to Chinese students facing ‘integration challenges’.
Fall in overseas students accepted on undergraduate degree courses in UK
It comes as universities have warned of significant financial concerns due to a drop in international demand.
Rent for student room in London up by a fifth in two years, report suggests
An ‘affordability crisis’ in the capital’s housing market was putting students in an impossible position, a housing charity boss has warned.
The Unholylands review: A ‘heartfelt riot’ coming-of-age comedy set in Belfast’s Holylands
The cast and crew of The Unholylands describe their love letter to 'Ireland's party capital' as a “heartfelt riot”
Universities which restrict access to exam scripts ’cause students harm’
Students cannot reflect on their exam performance without seeing their marked scripts, a paper from the Higher Education Policy Institute has said.
Focus on final-year exams at Oxbridge may disadvantage female students – report
The assessment system at Oxford and Cambridge could be worse for women as they tend to be more risk averse and can suffer from PMS, a report suggests.
Sixth form college teachers back strike action in pay dispute
The National Education Union passed the 50% ballot turnout at 32 sixth form colleges across England.
Fewer 18-year-olds from UK apply to most selective universities and courses
The number of applicants for medicine courses has fallen to the lowest point since 2020, Ucas figures show.
Fee rise will not fix ‘financial pressures’ facing universities due to NI hike
Changes announced in the Budget around employers’ national insurance contributions will cost the sector around £372m, it has been suggested.