Umar Dumbuya, 18, from east London, drowned in a Welsh lake during a Duke of Edinburgh camping trip on June 30. Tributes from Leyton Sixth Form describe him as kind and say his loss leaves an immeasurable void.
Exclusive: Former education secretaries and experts warn that cutting university language courses, as proposed by Nottingham and Exeter, undermines social mobility and vocational skills for working-class pupils.
Scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute are sequencing tardigrade genomes as part of the Tree of Life programme, aiming to sequence all life on Earth. Tardigrades, last year's invertebrate of the year, offer insights into extreme survival.
A third of disadvantaged white pupils in England leave primary school without adequate reading fluency, hindering secondary curriculum access and leading to disengagement.
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Marks & Spencer launches school uniform sale with up to 20% off on blazers, trousers, and more. The offer runs until August 31, 2025, for online and in-store purchases.
Researchers have built tiny blobs using lab-made DNA that can feed, grow, and multiply, marking a significant step toward creating synthetic life from scratch.
Only four councils in England have complete data on 16-17 year old Neets; 32,100 are unaccounted for, prompting government action to improve tracking and support.
Letters respond to Blake Morrison's article on Andy Burnham's English degree, noting Margaret Thatcher is the only PM with a science degree and highlighting other notable graduates.
Yoto Make Your Own Cards let kids create custom audio content for their Yoto Player, with blank cards and stickers for personalization.
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The DWP has launched the Youth Guarantee Journey for Universal Credit claimants aged 16-24, offering apprenticeships, work experience, and coaching to tackle rising youth unemployment.
Over 21,000 sign petition against University of Exeter's plan to cut 150 jobs, mostly in humanities; Rowan Williams and Mark Kermode join protest.
Teachers in England will receive a 3.5% pay rise from September and 3% next year, with extra school funding covering most but not all of the wage bill, the government announced.
Silverstone University Technical College, overlooking the British Grand Prix circuit, has placed 30 students directly into motor sport in 2025, with alumni now at Mercedes and Cadillac.
Scientists built SpudCells from chemicals, demonstrating growth, replication, and division using synthetic DNA, marking a step toward artificial life for drug and fuel production.
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Barney Glover, head of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission, delays reform of Job-ready Graduates scheme, keeping arts fees at $50,000 until at least 2028, sparking criticism.
Five programmes improving money skills have been spotlighted at the UK Financial Capability Awards, showcasing initiatives that boost financial literacy across the country.
Prof Anne-Marie Kilday argues widening access to higher education boosts regional productivity and national economy, citing University of Northampton's £366m local GVA.
A wealthy family is hiring a fun and engaging companion for their 9-year-old daughter, offering £300-£350 per 24-hour period for a 2-3 week trip to London, Paris, and Cannes starting July 9.
Inspectors found systemic failings in Sutton's SEND services, including risks to children with dysphagia and delays in assessments, but also noted positives.
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An independent inquiry recommends high-performing schools in England admit more white working-class pupils, as only 36% of disadvantaged white students achieve GCSE passes in English and maths, versus 72% of non-disadvantaged peers.
Coronation Street actor Jack P Shepherd, 38, and wife Hanni Treweek, 37, announce birth of daughter Constance Ita Shepherd, their first child together.
The proportion of people who think a degree is not worth the time and money has risen from 14% to 34% in 20 years, according to the British Social Attitudes survey, amid concerns over graduate earnings and student loan changes.
Andrea Silvain, principal of School 360 in Stratford, won Silver in the Pearson National Teaching Awards for Head teacher of the Year (Primary), recognized for her inclusive, creative approach and community impact.
Texas education board approves Bible passages as required reading for over 5 million students, sparking debate over church-state separation.
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Postgraduate loan repayments start at £21,000, unchanged since 2016, leaving graduates with double debt and interest rates up to 6.2%, sparking calls for reform.
Tony Barnett, a science teacher and inveterate traveller who journeyed overland to Morocco in the 1960s and later battled heroin addiction, has died aged 81.
A new study reveals teenage boys aged 11-14 are 'stuck' reading primary-level books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, while girls their age read a wider range of authors and genres.
Anna Funder, newly appointed professor of practice in creative writing at the University of Sydney, discusses her career, the importance of humanities in the age of AI, and her latest novel.
London Park School Hybrid, a UK hybrid school using screens for remote learning, is a World's Best School finalist. Students praise its model, contrasting with social media bans.
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City of London members will vote on June 30 whether to continue £60,000 annual subsidy for The Aldgate School's affordable childcare, following parent outcry and a petition.
