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Get the latest on UK higher education, with news from universities, research institutions, and sector regulators. Topics include student life, tuition fees, academic policy, and institutional strategy.
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Jul- 2025 -31 July
Strike ballot opens at University of Leicester over redundancies dispute
The University and College Union (UCU) has opened a ballot for strike action at the University of Leicester following a dispute over university leadership’s refusal to rule out compulsory redundancies in the upcoming academic year. Staff in a number of academic departments, including chemistry, history, geography, film studies and modern…
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29 July
University of Bristol to open first international campus in Mumbai
The University of Bristol is set to open its first ever international campus, having been granted approval by the Indian government to create a new campus in Mumbai. Due to open in summer 2026, the Mumbai Enterprise Campus will aim to bring together industry, academics, students and local community partners.…
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24 July
OfS moves to tighten oversight of subcontracted HE courses
The Office for Students (OfS) has proposed new rules to tighten oversight of subcontracted course delivery in higher education, warning of risks to students and misuse of public funds. The draft requirements would apply to any university or college with 100 or more students enrolled on courses taught by a…
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16 July
UK not on track to meet green skills targets, UCU warns
The University and College Union (UCU) has said its latest report on green skills is a “wake up call” if the UK is to deliver the workforce required for achieving a net-zero economy by 2030. The Green Gap report, commissioned by UCU and carried out by Students Organising for Sustainability…
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3 July
London Higher names King’s College vice chancellor as chair
London Higher has announced the appointment of professor Shitij Kapur, the vice chancellor and president of King’s College London, as its new chair. Kapur was confirmed in the role at London Higher’s annual general meeting (AGM), succeeding professor Amanda Broderick, vice chancellor and president of the University of East London,…
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Jun- 2025 -20 June
Edinburgh Uni staff strike over £140m cuts
The University and College Union (UCU) members at the University of Edinburgh have gone on strike over a major cut to its budget. It is the first in a series of strikes over senior management’s plans to cut £140m from its annual budget, as well as its refusal to rule…
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12 June
‘Dramatic’ rise in undergrads taking paid work in term time
A growing number of students are working during term time, with 68% of full-time undergraduates now undertaking paid employment alongside their studies, according to new findings. The Student Academic Experience Survey (SAES) 2025, published today (12 June) by Advance HE and the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), shows a “dramatic”…
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3 June
Universities UK calls for ‘new era’ of collaboration
University leaders need to work together and share assets and services in the national interest, according to a report from a taskforce set up by Universities UK. Its report, ‘Towards a New Era of Collaboration’ is the result of work initiated by Universities UK and led by independent Chair Sir…
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May- 2025 -27 May
University of Dundee UCU members strike amid compulsory redundancy plans
University and College Union (UCU) members at the University of Dundee began a further five days of strike action yesterday (26th May) over threatened job losses and staff facing compulsory redundancy. The strike follows 15 days of strikes in February and March. Since then, university senior management, in the face…
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9 May
OfS: Four in 10 universities struggling with finances
The financial performance of universities and colleges is forecast to decline in 2024-25 for the third consecutive year, with four in 10 institutions expecting a deficit this year, according to new report from the Office for Students (OfS). This contrasts with last year’s forecasts made by institutions, which suggested an…
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