To anyone even feigning a modicum of interest in the landscape of global politics over the last decade, hearing the phrase ‘the decline in international aid’ should not be anything akin to a surprise. Whether you prefer UK or European politics, it is growing clear that international aid is being...
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Recent changes to Turnitin’s license agreement regarding the use of student work in the training of their AI model ‘Turnitin Clarity’ have sparked outrage amongst UK universities. These alterations have directly caused the University of Southampton to rescind their subscription to the use of Turnitin across the university for any...
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An NHS study from earlier this year confirms that young people (those aged 18-39) are least likely to drink daily or excessively. The survey suggested that less than 2% of people in their 20s drink daily compared with 14% of those in their 60s and 22% in their 80s. The...
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Following a House of Commons Treasury Committee report, the government has said it will be taking action to make student loan terms clearer for oncoming generations of students. The House of Commons Treasury Committee, led by Dame Meg Hillier, welcomed the commitment as an opportunity to “right a historical wrong,”...
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A recent study carried out by the Work Foundation at Lancaster University reveals that there is now only one entry-level vacancy position for every three young people. 36% of employers have severely cut the number of jobs aimed towards those aged 16-24, making an incredibly difficult job market ever more...
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According to a recent UCL study, book-banning and censorship attempts are becoming more prevalent in the United Kingdom in recent years than they have ever been before. This research is specifically interesting in the face of a recent incident in Salford regarding the use of AI and intention to ban...
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A new complaints process regarding free speech in UK universities is set to come into effect in April 2027, under which universities may face fines of up to £500,000. The process, first proposed under the previous Conservative government, is intended to simplify the complaints process for staff. We remain committed...
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A recent survey has suggested that up to one in five UK university students would be reluctant to live with Jewish students. The Union of Jewish Students (UJS) polled 1,000 students across the country, and found that 20% would be reluctant to live with a Jewish student and 23% have...
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Fascism has run rampant across the Internet over the last decade, or, some definition of it has. The newest ‘f-word’ in politics has become interwoven with the actions of President Donald Trump and his cult-like following in the ‘MAGA’ movement. While his actions remain morally reprehensible, whether that makes him...
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Several disappointed Labour MPs have criticised the ‘inaction’ shown by the Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Chancellor Rachel Reeves towards the ‘broken’ student loans system. A number of MPs have come forward discussing their experiences of the dysfunctional student loan system, particularly the interest rates faced by repaying students....
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Keir Starmer is considering a social media ban for under 16s, despite a study finding it does not increase teenagers’ mental health problems. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who previously opposed social media bans, has announced that he would consider enforcing such a restriction for young people that is similar to...
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