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Melbourne's $500k AI Comedy Robot Experiment

A University of Melbourne researcher is using a $500k grant to teach a swarm of 10 robots standup comedy, starting with non-verbal humour. Can AI ever be genuinely funny?

Student's Trip Saved by Stranger's Dormitory Offer

A student unable to afford a hotel found refuge in a stranger's university dormitory. Discover how this act of kindness highlights community spirit and the cost-of-living crisis for young travellers.

Jane Austen Chat Leads to Marriage for Oxford Couple

Darcy Green moved to Oxford for her masters, not love. But a chance meeting with Miranda changed everything. Discover their heartwarming story of unexpected romance, from a football screening to a winter confession.

12-year sentence for app rape in Birmingham

A man who used a flatsharing app to lure a vulnerable teenager to his home, where he strangled and raped her, has been jailed for 12 years. Read the full court report.

University of Greater Manchester under fraud inquiry

England's higher education regulator launches investigation into the University of Greater Manchester following serious allegations of financial misconduct and bribery. Police are also involved.

UK neighbourhoods in flag wars as tensions simmer

From Birmingham to Sheffield, residents face harassment in a covert battle over flags. Discover the local identity disputes dividing communities and the authorities' struggle to respond.

Oxford's Word of the Year 2025 is 'Rage Bait'

Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a tripling in use. Discover how this term defines online manipulation and our digital humanity.

Tommy Gee's Century of Progressive Service

Discover the remarkable life of Tommy Gee, the colonial administrator who championed Ugandan education and helped double its secondary schools. Read his inspiring obituary.

Computer historian Simon Lavington dies aged 85

Professor Simon Lavington, who preserved Britain's computing heritage and led youth sailing trips, has died at 85. Discover his remarkable legacy in technology and education.

Five Brain Epochs Found, But Ageing Overlooked

New Cambridge University research identifies five distinct brain development stages, yet older readers note the final two epochs receive minimal attention. Read the full analysis.

Neuroscience Pioneer John Garthwaite Dies at 76

Remembering Professor John Garthwaite, the UCL neuroscientist who revolutionised our understanding of brain communication. Discover his groundbreaking nitric oxide research.

Radical Shake-Up Proposed for Rugby Transfers

Former England Sevens captain Ollie Phillips calls for Premiership Rugby to introduce player auctions and university drafts to revolutionise the sport's transfer market and boost engagement.

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