Jack Keen

Over 4 in 10 universities facing financial deficit by summer, as OfS prepares for university closures

Four in ten universities across the country are facing a financial deficit, as drops in international student recruitment and inflationary pressures place higher costs on universities.  The Office for Students (OfS), the regulatory body for universities, is making preparations to force closures and staff cuts.  The financial strain on universities...
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Posted May. 24, 2025

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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Posted May. 21, 2025

Row between Trump administration and Harvard deepens after university rejects policy change demands

President Donald Trump’s unprecedented campaign against America’s higher education institutions continues, as Harvard University maintains its refusal to adapt to policy demands.  Since his inauguration in January, President Trump dismantled the Department of Education and is now focusing his attentions on Harvard.  The Trump administration kept a watchful eye on Harvard...
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Posted May. 5, 2025

Myanmar earthquake – a nation in crisis amid catastrophe

On March 28 2025, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck through the heart of Myanmar and Thailand. It was the most powerful earthquake in the region since 1912, devastating central regions like Mandalay and Sagaing. With over 3,600 people already confirmed dead, more than 5,000 injured, and hundreds still missing, the...
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Posted May. 1, 2025

Mark Stevens – The Green choice for Warwick students

This article is the opinion of another organisation and is not affiliated with The Boar. The upcoming Warwickshire County Council Elections take place on Thursday 1 May. Any student who prioritises the environment, wants to see an improvement in student services, and lives in South Leamington, Cryfield, Heronbank, or Lakeside...
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Posted Apr. 30, 2025

Coventry University announces plans for India campus despite growing financial pressures

Coventry University has revealed plans to open a new campus in India, making it the first English university in the country’s GIFT City business district. The new branch of Coventry University could see students enrolled and studying as early as 2026. The move comes amid growing financial pressures on universities...
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Posted Apr. 24, 2025

Turkey’s progress towards autocracy

Following the pressures of the First World War, a new nation, The Republic of Türkiye, was born from the dissolving Ottoman Empire. The country has followed an incredible story of political evolution from a single-party state to multi-party elections. However, since the election of Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye has seen a...
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Posted Apr. 21, 2025