UK universities urged to reconsider close research relations with China
Former universities minister Jo Johnson has concluded that closer collaboration with China poses “poorly understood” risks, in a recent study.
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University of Manchester ends research project with Chinese firm over alleged links to Uyghur persecution
The University of Manchester has ended a joint research project with state-owned China Electronics Technology Group (CETC), alleged to be involved with human rights abuses against Uighur Muslims.
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Cardiff University issues apology after lecturer called students “idiots” in Zoom call
Dr Helen McCarthy, biosciences lecturer at Cardiff University, was recorded by the university making disparaging comments about students to colleagues during a Zoom lecture break.
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University of Cambridge tells students to balance their phone on top of tin cans during admissions interviews
The University of Cambridge has asked students without a tablet device to balance their phone on top of tin cans during admissions interviews this year.
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New free speech rule faces backlash from Cambridge academics
The University of Cambridge’s plans for a free speech policy has been met with backlash from some of their academics.
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Universities independence under threat amid abortion law protests in Poland
A university leader has said that “the last fortress of democratic society” in the country was under attack, after the new education minister threatened to withdraw funding from universities appearing to support pro-abortion protests.
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50,000 cases of abuse or harassment take place every year at universities, report finds
A report by Unsafe Spaces: Ending Sexual Abuse in Universities has revealed approximately 50,000 incidents of sexual abuse or harassment takes place in universities in England and Wales each year.
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White applicants offered places to study for PhD at higher rate than black students
Black, Asian and ethnic minority applicants are less likely to be offered places to study for a PhD than white applicants, according to data found by BBC Newsnight.
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Manchester University accused of ‘putting profits before students’ in rent protest
Students at the University of Manchester are “occupying” an empty building to protest “extremely high” rent and lack of pastoral care during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Ucas advocates for post-qualifications admissions with pressure for university overhaul
Following a review by Ucas, there are two new proposals for university admissions based on real grades rather than predicted grades.
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Cambridge University threatens to withhold diplomas if students return home during lockdown
Students at Cambridge University have been told that if they leave their accommodation and return home, they will not be allowed to graduate. This comes as ministers urge students not to go home for lockdown.
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IFS report shows financial shortfalls in both higher and further education
Universities face significant funding shortfalls during this academic year, with the coronavirus pandemic and staff pensions being the largest sources of financial risk, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).
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Edinburgh University faces backlash over the renaming of the David Hume Tower
Edinburgh University has faced backlash over its decision to rename the David Hume Tower to 40 George Square, due to the new name's potential links to the slave trade.
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