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Ethnic diversity in UK academia still far short of student representation figures

The latest Ethnic Representation Index report (ERI) has recently been released, shedding light on the mixed state of diversity in UK educational institutions. Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) representation among academics rose  to 20.2% in the 2022-23 academic year, compared with 18.5% the year before, marking a significant improvement....
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By , May. 21, 2025

Vice-chancellor pay to face increased scrutiny in proposed ‘name and shame’ league tables

The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced a proposal to introduce a university ‘league table’ that highlights vice-chancellor incomes against ‘value for money’ offered to students. Universities that consistently deliver ‘poor outcomes’ for students could be “named and shamed” by Phillipson’s proposed league tables. Determiners for ‘good outcomes’ include the...
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By , May. 20, 2025

Is New York City a red flag?

If you have been on TikTok recently, you may have seen a trend called the ‘Anti-Travel Bucket List.’ This trend focuses on things people do not recommend doing on their travels. This could include not traveling to a certain destination or not doing certain activities. Throughout my travels, I have...
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By , May. 19, 2025

The troubling allure of True Crime podcasts

What is it about True Crime podcasts? Is it the creepy orchestral music, the soft-spoken storytelling, or the sensation of seeking comfort in bed listening to something that feels so far away from our reality? I’ll admit it, I am a True Crime podcast fan, perhaps from my general interest,...
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By , May. 19, 2025

Russell Group universities face criticism after receiving £2.8m in funding from Meta last year

Top universities in the UK have come under fire for receiving millions of pounds in funding from Meta in 2024, with campaigners criticising Meta’s political influence and lack of regulations on harmful content.  Children’s rights activists and charities are calling for universities to begin to divest from Meta. Meta has been...
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By , May. 18, 2025

Students angered by University’s ‘draft’ plans to ban transgender people from using preferred toilets

Confusion has arisen over Warwick’s transgender policies after the University said that they remain “under review” despite a ‘draft’ document appearing to confirm changes earlier this week.   The Trans Inclusion Code of Practice was momentarily updated on Monday (12 May), before the document was removed from the University’s website...
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By , May. 17, 2025