24 English universities at risk of market exit within year
MPs learn 50 higher education providers face market exit risk, with 24 institutions potentially stopping degrees within 12 months. Smaller colleges most vulnerable.
MPs learn 50 higher education providers face market exit risk, with 24 institutions potentially stopping degrees within 12 months. Smaller colleges most vulnerable.
Jianyang Geng argues liberal arts institutions must embrace market demands and abandon claims of exclusive critical thinking cultivation. Discover why reform is essential for survival.
Joshua Michals, 26, denies murdering Zhe Wang, 31, in her Lewisham flat after she wrongly believed he gave her an STD. The Old Bailey trial continues.
Sir Alex Ferguson helps launch 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students at Glasgow Caledonian University, continuing his decade-long support that has raised over £11m.
Dozens of elite US universities including Harvard and Yale risk losing state department research partnerships over diversity hiring practices. Discover which institutions are affected.
New study reveals parking near Leicester Square Christmas market costs £56.55 for 8 hours, making it the UK's most expensive. Save money and take the tube!
Cambridge scientists identify five brain development eras spanning infancy to old age, with adult mode not starting until early 30s. Discover how your brain evolves.
Discover London's magical Christmas markets for 2025. Get opening dates, locations and travel tips for Winter Wonderland, Southbank Centre and more festive highlights.
Market Place Leicester Square, a major new five-storey food hall, opens Dec 11 with 14 vendors including Bread Ahead and Club Mexicana. Discover London's latest street food destination.
New research from UK and Italian universities reveals AI's poor grasp of humour. Discover why large language models struggle with puns and cultural nuance. Read the full study.
Genetic analysis of prehistoric birch tar chewed 10,500 years ago in Estonia reveals a brown-eyed, brown-haired teenager. This remarkable discovery connects us directly with Stone Age life.
Fans of Wicked: For Good are creating a vibrant spectacle in London's Leicester Square, dressing as their favourite characters for sold-out screenings. Discover how this trend is sweeping the UK.
Remembering Chris Robertson MBE, a titan of UK teacher education who championed every child's right to the best opportunities. Her legacy transformed early years training.
UK universities are closing language departments as student demand plummets, despite Duolingo reporting young Brits are keen learners. Experts warn of a national crisis.
Despite hits like Wicked, UK box office earnings are at record lows. Explore the impact of streaming, endless sequels, and how Hollywood can revive the magic. Read our in-depth analysis.
Mahmoud Khalil files lawsuit demanding release of communications between Trump administration and anti-Palestinian groups following his ICE detention. Read the full story.
Wetherspoons confirms a new pub partnership with Joe's Bar at the University of Birmingham, set to open Easter 2026. Discover the new menu and job opportunities.
Students at the University of Staffordshire feel 'robbed' after discovering their digital careers course is largely taught by AI. A video shows a student confronting his lecturer. Read the full story.
University of Staffordshire students feel 'robbed' after discovering their career-change course was largely taught by AI. Read their story and the university's response.
Harvard economist Larry Summers relinquishes teaching and directorship roles as university investigates his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Read the latest developments.
Harvard University investigates former president Larry Summers' Jeffrey Epstein ties as he resigns from OpenAI board. Read the latest developments in this ongoing scandal.
Discover everything about London's new Skate ice rink at Leicester Square - prices, opening times until January 4, and how your ticket supports brain tumour charity.
The US State Department plans to suspend 38 elite universities, including Harvard and Yale, from its Diplomacy Lab research partnership due to their diversity hiring practices. Discover the full list and implications.
UK university spinouts secured record £3.35bn investment in 2024, offering Chancellor Rachel Reeves a potential growth lever ahead of Autumn Budget. Discover how these ventures transform research into economic returns.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford suggests Neanderthals likely kissed both each other and early modern humans, challenging perceptions of ancient relationships.
The University of Nottingham could close 48 degree courses including modern languages and music, risking the East Midlands becoming a 'linguistic desert'. Read more about the controversial plans.
Leicester Square prepares for the 'Desperate Journey' premiere tonight. Stars to walk the red carpet for this dark historic romance film. Get the latest updates.
A new bronze statue of Bridget Jones has been unveiled in Leicester Square, celebrating 25 years of the iconic rom-com heroine. Find out where to see this free attraction.
Archaeologists uncover a 346-acre Bronze Age settlement in Kazakhstan, revealing advanced metallurgy and challenging nomadic stereotypes. Explore the lost 'City of Seven Ravines'.
Three teenagers and two adults hospitalised after chemical exposure at Biddulph High School. Emergency services responded to the incident on Conway Road. Read the latest updates.