Zahaara Jones

Maintenance loan struggles to keep pace with Warwick living costs

Warwick students on the maximum maintenance loan have been left with as little as twelve pounds a week once rent alone is paid, figures have shown, with how far the loan stretches depending heavily on where a student lives. The maintenance loan is the main source of government support for...
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Posted Oct. 9, 2026

Half of Manchester students to be studying online within the next decade

Half of the University of Manchester’s students are expected to be studying online within the next 10 years as part of its strategy for more flexible learning. The suggestion has risen following concerns around remote students becoming isolated from the wider university experience. The Russell Group institution’s head of teaching has outlined...
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Posted Jan. 6, 2026

Rise in antisemitism at UK universities must be tackled, Education Secretary says

The Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has urged universities to take stronger action against antisemitism, following reports of a sharp increase in incidents on UK campuses.  Phillipson said that Jewish students “don’t feel safe”, and called on universities to “tackle this position of antisemitism” and ensure that campuses remain places where everyone can study without...
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Posted Oct. 26, 2025