Higher Education

Data and AI dominate new wave of University of Edinburgh spinouts Scottish Financial News10:20
Martin Lewis inspires graduates with his keys to success after receiving honorary degree University of Sheffield09:02
University of Manchester first university in the world to provide Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training to all… Microsoft UK08:13
Third of UK universities post deficits but cash flow improves Times Higher Education00:53
Edinburgh University boss who pushed tuition fees for Scottish students paid £881k in 2 years Edinburgh Live09:03
Students and politicians to debate ahead of Holyrood elections Edinburgh Evening News04:49
University boss who suggested Scots students pay tuition fees was paid £881k in 2 years Daily Record04:37

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Spend on university teaching falls by a fifth since 2012 Times Higher Education00:32
World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Asia on the rise Times Higher Education00:32
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Yesterday
Ukrainian refugee who fled the war secures master’s degree with distinction Keele University17:23 20-Jan-26
University of Nottingham photographer recognised in national Portrait of Britain award The University of Nottingham16:13 20-Jan-26
Kind students' donations help raise nearly £17,000 for heart charity University of Chester16:09 20-Jan-26
2 Kenyan Brothers Graduate with Master's Degrees from Prestigious UK Universities Tuko News15:24 20-Jan-26
Widening access to university with Destination Durham The Tab13:37 20-Jan-26
Massive rise in ‘Gypsy or Traveller’ university students largely driven by Roma – The Travellers Times can reveal Travellers Times11:46 20-Jan-26
York St John becomes the first university in the UK to use revolutionary maternity simulator that actually gives birth York St John University10:59 20-Jan-26
Kazakhstan, UK Universities Launch New Partnership in Bronze Age Archaeology The Astana Times10:40 20-Jan-26
Leeds Beckett University partners with Bradford business to drive research-led innovation in the UK steel industry Leeds Beckett University09:34 20-Jan-26
Syria’s Higher Education Minister discusses cybersecurity cooperation with UK Firm Syrian Arab News Agency07:39 20-Jan-26
DMU named one of the UK's top 10 sustainable universities. De Montfort University06:32 20-Jan-26
‘Public trusts university-based scientists more than others’ Research Professional News06:15 20-Jan-26
UK School Engagement Officer at The University of Buckingham Awarded Commendation of Contribution University of Buckingham01:08 20-Jan-26
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Recent LSE graduate selected for prestigious fellowship LSE16:16 19-Jan-26
University scientists awarded funding for innovative dementia research Swansea University15:43 19-Jan-26
91% of University of Bradford graduates in work or study University of Bradford14:29 19-Jan-26
Scottish university targeted by pro-Palestine protesters for 'funding Gaza genocide' The National, Scotland14:18 19-Jan-26
Spin-out boost as University of Edinburgh innovations arm provides £113m lift The Scotsman13:17 19-Jan-26
Northumbria Social Work students gain global perspective on 4,000km South African placement Northumbria University12:32 19-Jan-26
London Met among top universities for closing the awarding gap London Metropolitan University12:22 19-Jan-26
“I want my research to give refugee students a voice” The University of Sunderland12:14 19-Jan-26
Aberystwyth University and David Game College launch new international foundation programme partnership Aberystwyth University11:48 19-Jan-26
Scots university launches scholarship programme for women in Africa Deadline News11:36 19-Jan-26
EW BrightSparks 2025 profile: Aurelia Brzezowska, University of Staffordshire Electronics Weekly11:23 19-Jan-26
Lecturer to Shape Art Education for Millions of Pupils University Of Worcester11:03 19-Jan-26
University of Manchester launches “world-first” Microsoft Copilot partnership for all staff and students Prolific North10:52 19-Jan-26
Data and AI dominate new wave of University of Edinburgh spinouts Scottish Financial News10:20 19-Jan-26
Martin Lewis inspires graduates with his keys to success after receiving honorary degree University of Sheffield09:02 19-Jan-26
UWL students plant trees in Southall EALING.NEWS08:28 19-Jan-26
University of Manchester first university in the world to provide Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training to all… Microsoft UK08:13 19-Jan-26
Bank of mum and dad to the rescue as more than half of struggling university students get £200… MailOnline07:55 19-Jan-26
Birmingham Uni launches rare earth magnet recycling facility Electronics Weekly06:47 19-Jan-26
University of Reading climate education advocate receives OBE The Wokingham Paper05:11 19-Jan-26
Third of UK universities post deficits but cash flow improves Times Higher Education00:53 19-Jan-26
We're in the Top 10 UK Universities for Sustainability University Of Worcester15:12 18-Jan-26
Third of students say Reform UK should be banned from speaking at universities Left Foot Forward09:06 18-Jan-26
Edinburgh University boss who pushed tuition fees for Scottish students paid £881k in 2 years Edinburgh Live09:03 18-Jan-26
Students and politicians to debate ahead of Holyrood elections Edinburgh Evening News04:49 18-Jan-26
University boss who suggested Scots students pay tuition fees was paid £881k in 2 years Daily Record04:37 18-Jan-26
Royal visit marks launch of new practice-led training centre at Solent University Insider Media14:18 17-Jan-26
North East graduate turns football passion into media career The Northern Echo07:49 17-Jan-26
Exposed: The UK universities handing out the most inflated grades for degrees The Tab16:15 16-Jan-26
Be the Spark: BA (Hons) Graphic Design students create animation for loneliness charity Arts University Bournemouth15:58 16-Jan-26
University of Hertfordshire launches Black Women Research Collective to strengthen research leadership diversity University of Hertfordshire14:46 16-Jan-26
University of Aberdeen set to open first campus in India Deadline News13:29 16-Jan-26
Minister praises ambitious plans to plant 35 million trees in Central Scotland during University of Stirling hosted… University of Stirling13:28 16-Jan-26
London universities join growing list of institutions pushed into financial deficit The Tab13:26 16-Jan-26
UEA to launch new Clinical Sciences degree in partnership with St George’s University, Grenada University of East Anglia12:19 16-Jan-26
He was privately educated and attended top university but it all went wrong Wales Online12:00 16-Jan-26
University of Chester Law School leads the way with future-ready technology FE News.co.uk11:51 16-Jan-26
Frugal AI - how one UK university is laying the foundations to tackle AI’s environmental problems Diginomica10:04 16-Jan-26
The sound of Reading: Uni student production explores the Soundsystem scene in Reading RDG.Today09:41 16-Jan-26
University of Portsmouth launches the UK’s first Probation Practice Apprenticeship University of Portsmouth08:48 16-Jan-26
University of Surrey Professor Comments on Jenrick’s Political Move The Guildford Dragon08:08 16-Jan-26
University of Portsmouth steps closer to opening first Dental School in the South-East University of Portsmouth07:55 16-Jan-26
University's first midwifery cohort begin NHS careers across North East The Northern Echo07:51 16-Jan-26
Reform Fife by-election candidate calls Cambridge University claim a joke as Nigel Farage promises better vetting Dundee Courier, Scotland06:07 16-Jan-26
Higher education postcard: Teesside University Wonkhe00:18 16-Jan-26
German universities reluctant to join India campus boom Times Higher Education00:12 16-Jan-26
Palestinian engineer with PhD from Queen’s University Belfast to lead new government in Gaza as … Belfast Telegraph21:09 15-Jan-26
Third of undergraduates think Reform should be banned from from speaking at universities Morning Star17:22 15-Jan-26
Radical overhaul of university funding is vital, says UNISON UNISON (Press Release)16:49 15-Jan-26
Goldsmiths students are moving to Catford Southwark News16:43 15-Jan-26
Scottish Budget will not address “financial challenges” facing universities, claims university… Deadline News16:26 15-Jan-26
Glasgow University lands £180m boost to transform west end campus Glasgow Evening Times15:20 15-Jan-26
Cambridge and Oxford students race on frozen river in Chinafor inaugural Ice Dragon Boat event FE News.co.uk15:10 15-Jan-26
Swansea University part of new UK-wide Evidence Exchange Swansea University14:12 15-Jan-26
Havant students secure places at Russell Group Universities The News, Portsmouth13:12 15-Jan-26
We're celebrating hundreds of university graduations Sunderland Echo12:07 15-Jan-26
Loughborough University’s battery‑electrolyser system shortlisted for UK Hydrogen Awards Loughborough University11:36 15-Jan-26
35% of students say Reform should be banned from speaking at universities – poll Nation.Cymru10:11 15-Jan-26
Fair work policies to extend to colleges and universities Scottish Legal News10:02 15-Jan-26
Former Hull FC coach Lee Radford awarded honorary degree Hull Live09:56 15-Jan-26
Imperial College London launches fully-funded scholarships for Pakistani students Daily Ausaf08:36 15-Jan-26
Sunderland lecturer whose research helped inform COVID Inquiry graduates with PhD FE News.co.uk08:31 15-Jan-26
University to showcase 14 leading painters in 'trailblazing' exhibition South Wales Argus07:17 15-Jan-26
The Karateka vs the Sumo Wrestler: what REF 2029 means for research leadership in UK universities HEPI07:01 15-Jan-26
Pay-off spend up by two-thirds as universities shed 13,000 jobs Times Higher Education06:23 15-Jan-26
Exclusive: Reform Fife by-election candidate deletes Cambridge University claim after our questions Dundee Courier, Scotland06:07 15-Jan-26
World Food Prize Foundation Launches First United Kingdom Youth Institute at The University of Cumbria, Expanding… The World Food Prize (Press Release)06:06 15-Jan-26
Student wokery is getting even worse! One in three now want to ban Reform UK from all… MailOnline00:10 15-Jan-26
Third of students want Reform banned from speaking at universities The Independent00:07 15-Jan-26
Oxford University students brave -20C for Chinese frozen river race This is Oxfordshire23:25 14-Jan-26
University in new project to advance perovskite solar innovation Swansea University21:35 14-Jan-26
Scotland's highest-paid university principal announces retirement after sixteen years The Scottish Herald19:46 14-Jan-26
Goldsmiths to open new university campus in Catford Evening Standard19:42 14-Jan-26
Crews attend “well-developed” fire at famous UK university National World18:01 14-Jan-26
Scottish Government announce extension of fair work requirements for universities University and College Union13:33 14-Jan-26
UK ISP Glide Upgrade Broadband for Student Homes at the University of Exeter ISPreview UK12:41 14-Jan-26
Cambridge and Oxford students race on frozen river in China for inaugural Ice Dragon Boat event National World11:54 14-Jan-26
Historic Scottish university to open campus in India later this year The Scottish Herald11:17 14-Jan-26
Graduations 2026: Lecturer whose research helped inform COVID Inquiry graduates with PhD The University of Sunderland11:15 14-Jan-26
Study indicates potential geothermal resource at University of Manchester, UK ThinkGeoEnergy10:45 14-Jan-26
Leeds Beckett University helping develop effective workplace learning in care homes Leeds Beckett University10:29 14-Jan-26
University of Aberdeen's campus in India to open in summer after official signing The University of Aberdeen10:07 14-Jan-26
Swansea University leads UK semiconductor doctoral training. Electronics Weekly07:17 14-Jan-26
China's "Ice City" amazes foreign students with cultural, technological wonders People's Daily03:04 14-Jan-26
Why do so many students have ADHD? UnHerd00:04 14-Jan-26
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SU sabbs join calls condemning Israeli attack on West Bank university Varsity21:08 13-Jan-26
UAE Cuts UK Universities From Scholarship List Over Security Concerns The Media Line19:39 13-Jan-26
Scottish budget promises £55 million extra for universities Times Higher Education18:16 13-Jan-26
University and College Union (UCU) Scotland comment on Scottish budget University and College Union18:03 13-Jan-26
Proposal for mixed-use housing among student projects from Angila Ruskin University Dezeen16:14 13-Jan-26
Budget funding for ‘essential’ colleges and universities hailed by lecturer Evening Standard16:13 13-Jan-26
North East university named among most sustainable in the UK The Northern Echo16:03 13-Jan-26
North East university celebrates graduates at new venue for ceremonies The Northern Echo15:13 13-Jan-26
Oxford and Cardiff University Alumnus Dr Aadarsh Mishra publishes a paper advancing kidney biomechanics and… Wellbeing News12:44 13-Jan-26
Space research legacy explored in UK Space Agency and DSIT visit to University of Leicester’s space hub University of Leicester12:37 13-Jan-26
New British heavyweight boxing champion is an MDX graduate Middlesex University London11:24 13-Jan-26
University awarded £500k to save water on campus BBC10:40 13-Jan-26
Re-join the EU debate at Glasgow University Bylines Scotland08:00 13-Jan-26

      
            
      
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Latest news on UK Higher Education, universities, student life, tuition fees, research funding, Russell Group, Oxbridge, UCAS, academic rankings, international students, and graduate employment.

The UK higher education sector encompasses over 160 universities and colleges, educating more than 2.5 million students annually. Top institutions like Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London continue to maintain global prominence, while facing increasing competition from universities across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Recent developments in the sector include ongoing debates about tuition fee structures, with calls for reform from both student bodies and policy experts. Government initiatives to address the mental health crisis among university students have gained traction, with increased funding announced for campus wellbeing services. Meanwhile, universities continue to navigate post-Brexit challenges regarding research collaboration and student mobility programmes.

Beyond academics, UK universities are fostering vibrant communities through cultural exchange programmes, sports competitions, and student-led initiatives. The annual BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sport) championships showcase exceptional sporting talent, while events like the Edinburgh Fringe see significant student participation. Many institutions are also expanding their community engagement efforts, developing partnerships with local businesses and organisations.

The UK's higher education tradition dates back to the 12th century with the founding of Oxford University, followed by Cambridge in 1209. This rich heritage continues to influence modern academic practices while adapting to contemporary challenges. The sector has evolved from elite institutions serving a privileged few to a diverse ecosystem aiming to widen participation across socioeconomic backgrounds.

Our NewsNow feed on UK Higher Education brings you the latest updates on university admissions, policy changes, research breakthroughs, and student experiences from reliable sources across the country. Whether you're a prospective student, academic professional, or simply interested in educational developments, this feed provides comprehensive coverage of this vital sector shaping Britain's future.

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