Everyman’s Right: The freedom to roam in Norway and Sweden. The UK is home to some stunning nature, from the Lake District and the Brecon Beacons, to Loch Ness and Giant’s Causeway. But much of it lies on private property, and even on public access land recreation is limited to...
Read More
UK universities have joined other British institutions in distancing themselves from Elon Musk’s X, citing growing misinformation on the platform as the reason for the move. A survey conducted in early 2025 by Reuters found that several prominent universities, colleges, and art conservatoires have quit or scaled back their use...
Read More
The British public remains largely unaware of the severe financial challenges facing UK universities despite three-quarters facing budget deficits this year, polling has revealed. Research carried out by consultancy firm Public First found that only one third of respondents believed universities had “too little” funding, while 8% perceived institutions as...
Read More
Students at the University of Cambridge, one of the world’s leading institutions, are being reminded how to use stairs safely as part of a new health and safety campaign aimed at reducing staircase-related accidents. Posters displayed around the University depict a person lying at the bottom of a staircase, phone...
Read More
Does it feel like Christmas comes earlier each year? According to data analyzed by The Guardian, this might actually be the case. Statistics from the UK Top 40 charts, major supermarkets, and news outlets have confirmed the long-held suspicion of holiday grinches: Christmas merchandise, songs, and decorations are appearing increasingly...
Read More