UK postgraduates burdened with double loan debt, reform urged
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.
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Tony Barnett, science teacher and traveller, dies at 81
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.
Teenage boys stuck reading primary-level books, study finds
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 on Writing, AI, and Sydney University Role
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.
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Hybrid school transforms student experience amid social media ban
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.
Aldgate School childcare subsidy vote set for June 30
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.
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HKSTP Leads Largest HK Delegation to BIO 2026
HKSTP led the largest Hong Kong delegation to BIO 2026, showcasing 20 biotech startups and aiming to boost global partnerships.
UK schools closing in extreme heat: full list of affected areas
Thousands of pupils face school closures or early dismissals as a heat dome brings record June temperatures of 36.1°C. Hundreds of schools across Somerset, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and other counties are affected.
Harry Styles congratulates London school on World's Best list
Swiss Cottage School in Camden is among five UK schools shortlisted for the World's Best School Prizes. Harry Styles, whose friend teaches there, sent a surprise congratulatory message.
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1,200+ UK Schools Closed Amid Red Heat Warning
More than 1,200 schools and nurseries in England and Wales are closed or partially closed as a rare red extreme heat warning from the Met Office pushes temperatures above 40°C, causing significant disruption.
AI reads ancient scroll burnt in Vesuvius eruption
AI virtually unwraps charred Herculaneum scroll, revealing stoic philosophy on ethics and human behaviour from the 2nd century BC.
Yoto New Disney Princess and Julia Donaldson Audiobooks
Yoto adds Disney Princess stories and Julia Donaldson audiobooks to its screen-free audio platform, expanding kids' content library.
Choosing Between Love and Oxford: A Telegram's Impact
In 1972, Juliet Nicolson faced a choice: follow her DJ boyfriend to Tehran or accept an Oxford place. Her father's letter changed her life.
My school is scrapping GCSEs – and I think others should too
A student recounts her GCSE experience as her school becomes one of the first to replace them with a bespoke curriculum assessed more dynamically, starting in 2027.
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Open University chief: don't judge potential by past grades
Prof Dave Phoenix argues against minimum entry requirements for university loans, saying policy should focus on inclusion, not exclusion, citing 25,000 Open University graduates who started with low qualifications.
AI in US Schools: Students Struggle with New Reality
A new study reveals that 68% of US students feel unprepared for AI-driven classrooms, raising concerns about equity and teacher training.
London schools close early amid record June heatwave
Dozens of London schools close early or shut entirely as a rare red weather warning for extreme heat forces pupils home. Sydenham School, Fielding Primary, and others dismiss students early from Tuesday to Thursday.
H5N1 bird flu hits WA farms; $800m cocaine seized
Poultry farms in Western Australia locked down after H5N1 bird flu confirmed; $800m cocaine bust; auction clearance rates at six-year low.
Hong Kong Universities in World Top 100 Rankings
Five Hong Kong universities have placed in the top 100 of the latest QS World University Rankings, with the University of Hong Kong leading at 26th place.
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2m Indian students resit medical exam after leak
More than 2 million aspiring doctors in India retook the NEET exam after an alleged question paper leak, with heightened security and student trauma.
Surge in Progressive Judaism conversions in UK
Adult conversions to Progressive Judaism in the UK rose from 78 in 2020 to 183 in 2025, driven by factors like DNA tests and inclusivity, despite increased antisemitism.
London kids in awe of Hampshire hills, says charity CEO
Ross Walker, CEO of Letting Grow, shares how the charity takes London children to the countryside, plants trees, and transforms lives through outdoor education.
Graham Clarke obituary: computing to psychoanalysis
Graham Clarke, 83, journeyed from architecture and early computing to psychoanalysis, focusing on Ronald Fairbairn's object relations theory. Author of five books, he co-edited a Fairbairn anthology and applied theory to film.
Michael Humphreys, Preacher and Thermal Expert, Dies at 89
Michael Humphreys, a Baptist preacher and pioneer of adaptive thermal comfort research, has died aged 89. His work challenged narrow building standards.
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HMRC Refunds for 71,000 Plan 2 Student Loan Borrowers
HMRC will refund up to 71,000 Plan 2 student loan borrowers after a technical error led to incorrect interest calculations. Affected customers will be contacted automatically.
Direct Sow Vegetables in Summer for Faster Growth
Learn how direct sowing vegetables in summer avoids transplant shock, speeds growth, and requires less work. Tips on soil, timing, and protecting seeds from animals.
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Yoto Club: Screen-Free Audio Fun for Kids Anywhere
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Bexley nursery staff put babies at risk of choking
Twinnie Day Nursery in Belvedere reassures parents after Ofsted report reveals choking hazards and unsafe lifting. Management acted immediately to address concerns.
UNSW Tops Australian Universities in QS World Rankings for First Time
UNSW ranks 19th globally, surpassing University of Melbourne (22nd) in QS World University Rankings 2027. Nine Australian universities achieve record highs.
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City & Guilds avoids mass redundancies and offshoring
City & Guilds has reached a deal with Unite to largely avoid compulsory redundancies and offshoring of UK jobs to Greece, after a £22m cost-cutting plan sparked backlash.
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