Reported incidents of rape or sexual assault rise tenfold at UK universities
The number of reported incidents of rape or sexual assault at UK universities has risen tenfold over four years, an investigation by Channel 4 News has revealed.
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Annamaria Mazzotta
Dogs can reduce stress faced by university students, US researchers say
Stress among students can be reduced by spending time with dogs, according to recent research.
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Students in Dublin should allow more than €13,000 for rent each year, report says
Prospective students who plan to live in rented accommodation in Dublin should allow more than €13,000 a year, according to a report.
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University of Essex SU demands ‘urgent’ changes to complaints procedure
The University of Essex's SU has started a petition for “urgent” changes to how the university handles sexual harassment complaints.
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University of London’s Senate House faces boycott over staff treatment
The University and College Union (UCU) congress have voted to boycott the University of London (UoL)’s Senate House because of its treatment of cleaning, catering and security staff who are not directly employed by the university.
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Parents of Bristol student who took her own life to sue university
The parents of a Bristol University student who took her own life last year are taking legal action against the university.
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Experts warn the University of Edinburgh over Huawei partnership
Scottish academics have been warned by experts that they may be “supping with the devil” by partnering with Chinese telecoms company Huawei.
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Students seek more mental health support after thousands sign petition
Students at the University of East Anglia are demanding more mental health support after four students have died since May 2018.
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Climate change activist supports students missing school for strikes
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, an 18-yearold activist from Colorado, urged university students to walk out of lectures and strike about climate change, as school pupils across the United States have done.
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Birmingham University criticised for “discriminating” against non-EU staff
The University of Birmingham has been criticised by unions and campaigners for “discriminatory” monitoring of non-EU academics.
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Eight schools enter Oxbridge more than almost 3,000 schools combined
Oxford and Cambridge Universities have been accused for being “socially exclusive” by offering more places to pupils from eight top schools than 2,900 state schools put together. Research from the social mobility charity The Sutton Trust revealed that between 2015 and 2017, pupils from eight elite schools filled 1,310 Oxbridge places compared...
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Universities encouraged to offer two-year degree courses
Students in the UK will be given the opportunity to apply for two-year degree courses under new plans laid out by education ministers.
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UK missed out on £8 billion due to international students’ visa restrictions
New research suggests that universities across the UK have missed out on £8 billion in revenue over five years due to restrictions on visas for international students.
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