University College London has been ranked as the best university in London, 3rd in the UK and 20th in the world for graduate employability following the publication of the 2022 QS …
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When the UK government unveiled its Initial Teacher Training (ITT) consultation in July, it probably wasn’t expecting the strength of opposition from some of our most prestigious universities. However, this …
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Nearly half of senior researchers in UK universities do not feel valued for their work supporting the careers of junior colleagues, a major survey says. While the majority of early …
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First of all, I’d like to wish all our members across the UK a happy and healthy New Year. I hope that you managed to get some downtime over the …
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When Bethany Wakenshaw started her nursing course this year, she could ask for practical advice from her teachers in person, as she practised CPR and other life support skills. But …
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Students in Wales want partial refunds for university accommodation because they are not spending as much time there due to the coronavirus pandemic. The National Union of Students Wales (NUS …
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Students from disadvantaged backgrounds who fail to meet the University of Cambridge's high entry requirements will be given a new chance to study at the prestigious institution. The university usually …
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As the UK government embarks on its next round of qualification reform, Dave Phoenix, Vice-Chancellor of London South Bank University (LSBU), argues that if we are to facilitate lifelong learning …
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