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Free speech laws protecting academic freedom in higher education come into effect

On Friday 1 August, new laws concerning academic freedom of speech came into force across the UK as part of Keir Starmer’s ‘Plan for Change’. The laws tackle the “silencing of academics or students who voice legitimate views”, Skills Minister Jacqui Smith said. To comply with these new regulations, universities...
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By , Aug. 12, 2025

Poetry feature: Teaching

His most common song– ‘Come over here and listen’.   He stands with Dick Rodgers for an opening night triumph.  I look round for another kid. The voice searches for me. A Harlem baritone that’s on the move. His hand leans down, presses my palm and tells me to hear...
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By , Aug. 11, 2025

Students missing studies due to menstruation let down by UK universities

UK university students lose six weeks of their degrees on average as a result of menstruation, but few universities are taking practical action against the “structural issue”. Students who menstruate miss, on average, 10 study days per academic year. For those with diagnosed conditions like endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome...
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By , Aug. 8, 2025