Shakira Martin re-elected as NUS President
Shakira Martin has been re-elected as President of the National Union of Students (NUS), it has been announced.
Free speech at universities limited by a number of factors, says Parliamentary committee
The incorrect use of ‘no platforming’ and ‘safe space’ policies, regulatory complexity and ‘unnecessary bureaucracy’ are limiting free speech at universities, a group of MPs and Lords has warned.
One in three Muslim students have suffered Islamophobic abuse, NUS report finds
One in three Muslim students have suffered Islamophobic abuse at university over the past year, a new survey has revealed.
Tuition fees increase has led to 40,000 fewer part-time students, report claims
The increase in tuition fees introduced in 2012 has resulted in a decrease of 40,000 part-time students, according to research by the Sutton Trust.
Around 300,000 more university places are needed by 2030 to meet demand, report says
A new report by the Higher Education Policy Institute has revealed that 300,000 more university places are needed in England by 2030 to meet demand.
University subjects to be given gold, silver or bronze ratings, Government announces
Degrees offered by universities are to be ranked under a new grading system, the Department for Education has announced.
WATCH: Minister for Northern Powerhouse and Local Growth, Jake Berry MP, talks to The Linc
The Minister for the Northern Powerhouse and Local Growth, Jake Berry MP, visited Lincoln today to talk to local businesses in the city.
University strikes over pensions to continue next week
Industrial action at 65 universities is set to resume next week, as the dispute over university staff pensions continue.
Young people are ‘right to be angry’ says PM as new housing plans unveiled
Young people are ‘right to be angry’ at the lack of homes available for them, the Prime Minister has said in a speech today.
62% of students have experienced sexual violence at university, survey finds
Almost two-thirds of students and recent graduates (62%) have experienced sexual violence at UK universities, new research has found.