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Majority of students oppose Government’s decision to raise tuition fees – poll

But the increase in maintenance support has made the move ‘more palatable’, a think tank has suggested.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

Tuition fee rise ‘morally wrong’ and only a ‘sticking plaster’ for universities

The Government has announced that tuition fees will rise to £9,535 in England from the next academic year to help universities struggling financially.

The Independent UK

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UK politics live: Jenrick gets justice role in Badenoch’s shadow cabinet as Stride and Patel land top jobs

It comes as education secretary Bridget Phillipson announced a rise to university tuition fees

The Independent UK

Universities all want higher fees and funding – but the government may prefer a more targeted approach

Like most of the UK, universities were surprised by the timing of July’s general election. They had no time to influence the incoming Labour government’s policy commitments.

The Conversation

‘Bring back EU student exchanges’ demand UK universities

It comes as Sir Keir prepares for his first bilateral meeting with the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen

The Independent UK

Aim for 70% tertiary education takeup by 2040, say UK university chiefs

Vice-chancellors say universities ‘essential to economic growth’ and that maintenance grants should be restored

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UK universities urge government to restart flow of EU students after Brexit

Universities UK ‘holding back’ on requests to restart Erasmus programme, but hopeful amid talks on youth mobility

The Guardian - UK

Universities say tuition fees must go up, as term begins for thousands of students

Maintenance loans should increase and grants for poorer students reintroduced, universities say

Evening Standard

UK universities call for higher fees and more funding in face of budget deficits

Proposals from Universities UK to raise funds for members include ‘reset’ on student maintenance loans and grants

The Guardian - UK

English universities need tuition fees of £12,500 to break even, analysis finds

Universities UK likely to recommend smaller increase as institutions struggle with deepening financial crisis

The Guardian - UK

UK universities report drop in international students amid visa doubts

Creative UK and Universities UK urge government to reject plans to abolish or restrict graduate visa route

The Guardian - UK

Cutting international students would be ‘calamitous,’ university leader warns

Professor Dame Sally Mapstone, president of Universities UK, has said reducing the number of international students could harm the economy.

Evening Standard

British PM Sunak Addresses Antisemitism On UK Campuses

British PM Rishi Sunak addresses antisemitism on campus amid pro-Palestinian protests, emphasizing free speech and student safety.

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The Guardian - UK

Foreign states targeting sensitive research at UK universities, MI5 warns

Ministers considering more funding to protect important research sites, with China seen as a particular concern

The Guardian - UK

UK universities to review international student admissions after recruitment controversy

Move comes after accusations of lowering entry standards to foreign applicants who pay far higher tuition fees

The Conversation

Pay gaps and less chance of a top degree: the unequal experience of ethnic minority staff and students at English universities

A 2020 report on racial harassment published by industry body Universities UK drew attention to the “institutional racism and systemic issues that pervade the entire higher education sector”. In the same year, the Black Lives Matter movement drew attention to inequality faced by Black people across society. UK universities pledged…

The Conversation

Professor Sir Eric Thomas played a critical role in establishing The Conversation in the UK

It was with great sadness that staff, trustees and others across The Conversation community learned of the recent death of one of our UK patrons, Professor Sir Eric Thomas.

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The Independent UK

New freedom-of-speech chief for universities says post ‘not political’

Professor Arif Ahmed was speaking at the Universities UK annual conference in Manchester.

The Independent UK

Housing shortages for university students will ‘worsen’ in some cities – charity

School leavers across the UK are preparing to start university next month after receiving their exam results.

The Guardian - UK

Competition for leading UK universities ‘could be tougher’ this year

President of Universities UK says ‘massive expansion’ of applicants after Covid will make places harder to secure

The Independent UK

Majority of university students juggling paid work and studying amid cost-of-living crisis, survey reveals

More than three in four university students feel that the cost-of-living crisis has affected their studies

The Independent UK

Majority of university students in paid jobs as well as studying, report says

The proportion of students who say they are in paid employment while at university is at the highest level since a think tank’s survey began.

Wales Online

Liz sent her daughter off to uni to pursue her dreams - not to die

Lucy de Oliveira was just 22 when she took her own life

Daily Mirror

'I didn't send my daughter to university to die - there were so many missed red flags'

Student Lucy de Oliveira was 22 when she took her own life. Her mother Liz, alongside other bereaved parents, is calling on the Government to introduce a new law in a bid to protect students

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