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The vice-chancellor of Goldsmiths, University of London, has accused his local union branch of “not facing up to the harsh financial realities” the institution faces as it begins an indefinite strike, ...

Referrals from within universities to the government’s counter-terrorism scheme increased by nearly 50 per cent last year, with cases of extreme right-wing radicalisation up by 18 per cent, new ...

Students’ views on controversial topics often mirror those of the general public, despite concerns from some quarters that universities are creating a “woke snowflake” generation, according to new ...

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According to government figures, the average student maintenance loan in England for 2024-25 was about £7,410 per year (£617 per month); £8,330 in Scotland (£694 per month); and £8,150 in Wales (£679 ...

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In designing and conducting studies that involve members of LGBTQ+ communities, researchers need to recognise the diversity and complexity of participants’ experiences. Here are seven ways to apply an ...

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Edge Hill University has appointed Nick Braisby as its interim vice-chancellor after its former leader left after only nine ...