Universities

The US federal government says it is freezing more than 2.2 billion dollars in grants and 60 million US dollars in contracts to Harvard University. (Photo: Getty Images)

Trump halts $2.2bn in Harvard funds after university rejects demands

These universities, found across the UK, have some of the highest rates of satisfied students - especially when it came to teaching

The UK universities where students are happiest with their education

Alexander Court provides accommodation for students attending Stirling University

Teenager found dead at Stirling University student halls

TikTok US: President Trump awarded honorary degree for 'Saving TikTok'

Did Jeremy Paxman pose the toughest University Challenge question ever?

Is this the toughest University Challenge question ever?

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Scotland launches new Digital Trust Centre to boost online security

Nearly half of UK undergraduates face daily feelings of anxiety – the fourth highest of any country polled

UK students are struggling with their mental health, global poll finds

There's still time to finish your personal statement and submit your UCAS application

What universities look for in a personal statement, as deadline nears

How did the UK's top domestic universities fare against the world?

How the UK's top 10 universities compare on the world stage

These universities ranked among the UK's finest, in the country's 'definitive' university league table

Top UK universities according to Sunday Times, as UCAS deadline looms

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says the government will push ahead with the law, with some changes

Explainer How the Government's Free Speech Act for universities is set to change

This time of year can be a lot for students

Four ways students can protect their mental health this Blue Monday

The choices available to young people after secondary school can seem overwhelming at times

How you can plot your roadmap to your dream uni - as deadline looms

If you want equal consideration for university courses, you don't have long to apply

Uni application deadline nears for sixth-form students - how to apply

King Charles's official portrait has not proved very popular

Free official portrait of King is turned down by public institutions

The education secretary has announced the first university tuition fee rise in eight years

Explainer Everything you need to know about the university tuition fee increase

Bridget Phillipson has announced a rise in university tuition fees for the first time in eight years.

"Labour’s fee hike turns higher education into a costly dream"
Bridget Phillipson has announced a rise in university tuition fees for the first time in eight years.
Ciara Healy

Natasha Abrahart, a university student from Nottingham, who tragically took her own life while studying at the University of Bristol in 2018.

Student took own life after being denied help

Academic stress: New study highlights the severity in the UK

Bethany Lee, David Smith and Finneas

Ex-student warns freshers to be careful sleeping with flatmates

The University of Oxford is thought to be the oldest in the English-speaking world.

Which is the best university in the world? Oxford holds record spot

The Sunday Times has ranked universities across the UK (Image: National World/Adobe Stock/Google)

The UK's top 20 universities in Sunday Times' brand new 2025 guide

Freshers week can be a daunting time for students but there is support available.

Freshers Week: How to access mental health support as a student

Tuition fees in England have remained at the same level since 2017, and haven't risen with inflation (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

The cases for and against increasing university tuition fees

I got into Oxford university only to be branded 'council estate Chloe'

A poll of 2,000 motorists found a whopping 86 per cent have been in control of a vehicle while tired at some point

Millions of drivers admit getting behind the wheel when tired

The symptoms of freshers flu are similar to that of a bad cold. (Photo: Pexels/Edward Jenner)

What is fresher's flu? Signs and symptoms

Data suggests most UK teens who use the internet also use generative AI tools (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

Students are using AI for schoolwork - here are the rules around this
Students using ChatGPT or similar tools to help with assignments need to know the rules 💻
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There are more than 160 universities across the UK for prospective students to weigh up (Image: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

The UK's 21 best universities, as 'freshers' prepare for student life

Freshers: 8 top tips to save money, have fun and stock up for the year

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I'm a finance expert - my 6 top student budgeting tips to save at uni

Greta Thunberg has been arrested during a protest against the war in Gaza in Copenhagen.

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg arrested at Gaza war protest

For many students, their university hall of residence will be their first time living away from home (Photo: Adobe Stock)

How to apply for student accommodation, and what to do if you miss out

The UK has quite a generous deadline when it comes to applying for student loans (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

It's not too late to apply for a student loan - what you need to know

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The best jobs at Aldi - as supermarket seeks 250 student apprentices

Graduates say they can’t put a cost on the experience of university

7 gadgets new University students need before leaving home

For many students, the end game of A Levels was university admission (File photo: Pete Summers/Getty Images)

How many students landed their first-choice university this year?

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Student finance: six money things you need to do before university

A student receives A-level results.

Watch: Clearing 2024 explained and the Russell Group unis with places

The Clearing process helps match up students and universities with leftover spaces (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)

How to navigate this year's university Clearing process

Students at Nottingham Trent University

Top tips for Clearing from a university admissions director

A student was left screaming and stunned after finding a dead mouse under her pillow.

Screaming student flees bedroom after discovering dead mouse in bed

Jonny Clothier, 62, with his youngest son Carter, at their graduation on the same day at the University of Bristol after Mr Clothier senior was denied graduation for 41 years because of a £64.80 unpaid bill

Student denied graduation for 41 yrs due to £64 unpaid 'parrot' bill

University fees should be cut, according to a think-tank

University fees should be reduced to £6,000 to make education fairer

From next year, students wanting to secure a place at a university will have to answer three questions instead (Photo: Adobe Stock)

The three questions that will replace 'daunting' personal statements

Anti-Gaza invasion camps and Just Stop Oil protests are two involving students which have hit headlines recently (Photo: National World/Getty)

Student rights explained, as court allows Gaza protest camp removal

Almost all EU countries still work out somewhat cheaper for UK university students (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty Images)

The 25 EU countries where it’s still cheaper to get a degree

I don't regret my university degree, or my student loan debt (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)

'Student loan debt is piling up but I don't regret a thing about uni' Amber Allott

The UK's most affordable university cities for students aren't always the first place you'd think of to study (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

The 11 cheapest UK cities for university students named

Founded in 1410, St Andrews is the oldest university in Scotland and the third oldest in the English speaking world. (Photo: Peter Thompson/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

The UK's 15 top universities, according to the success of their grads

The AI 'students' submitted unedited chatbot answers on their exams (Photo: Adobe Stock)

'AI students' take on university exams - and fool the examiners

From local learning to local earning: Success stories of graduates thriving at PKF Smith Cooper Systems

Ad Feature Success stories of graduates thriving at PKF Smith Cooper Systems

Anne Gaillot believes losing international students will have a huge impact

The $40bn student gamble: The impact on the UK economy

Maria Jose Lourido has spoken out as an international student in the UK

'It’s a lose-lose for everyone involved': Student visa crisis

The true cost of the international student crisis revealed

"We love the UK but we'll never be good enough"

The highly regarded QS World University Rankings have published its 14th edition. Picture: Chris Ison/PA Wire

World's best universities revealed in 2024 rankings

Cambridge celebrate winning The Boat Race.

Oxford blame E. coli strain as Cambridge triumph at The Boat Race