The current education system is failing to meet the diverse needs of young people and must be reformed to engage those not wanting to progress to university, Labour’s Andy Burnham has argued. The Mayor of Greater Manchester has claimed that a post-16 education system geared towards university progression was one...
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Education Minister Catherine McKinnell has confirmed the government’s plans to move ahead with a new GCSE in natural history. The announcement follows more than a decade of campaigning by environmentalists, who have been pushing for the qualification since 2011. The new subject will enable young people to learn about organisms...
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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 certain activities. This isn’t the case in Norway and Sweden,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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