Rise in right-wing extremism drives up counter-terror referrals
Formal Prevent referrals increase by almost half year-on-year, while more universities report cancelling events owing to extremist views.
Goldsmiths ‘relying on reserves to keep the lights on’, says v-c
Interim leader of arts institution takes swipe at striking UCU branch, saying it is ‘not facing up to harsh financial realities’.
Drop in graduate employment ‘a cooling, not a collapse’
Fifth of job hunters report applying for more than 100 roles amid continued questioning of the value of a degree.
More UK universities consider mergers as financial pressures drive push for efficiency
Two in five UK universities are open to or actively considering mergers or acquisitions as mounting financial pressures force institutions to pursue more radical efficiency measures, according to a new survey by Universities UK (UUK).
DfE urged to delay ‘devastating’ PE premium axing
‘Irresponsible’ scrapping of direct payments has come too late for next year’s budget planning, say leaders.
Social media ban must exclude educational content, MPs warn
With ministers considering a ban on social media for under-16s, a parliamentary group highlights the educational value of some content.
Ofqual must move ‘really fast’ on smart tech cheating, says chief regulator
Ofqual must “move really fast” to tackle the threat of smart glasses and other tech being used to cheat in exams, its chief regulator has said.
Tech-driven cheating demands ‘really fast’ action, says exams chief
High-tech devices such as smart watches pose a challenge that must not be underestimated, warns Ofqual chief regulator Sir Ian Bauckham.
City & Guilds threatened with legal action over ‘disgraceful’ staff cuts plan
A union is threatening awarding giant City & Guilds with “legal and industrial action” over its workforce redundancy plans.
School absence: Study urges focus on wider wellbeing factors
Lower life-satisfaction is associated with decreased school attendance suggesting a need to place wider wellbeing measures at the heart of efforts to address persistent absence.
Study shines light on ‘opaque’ exclusion practices in schools
Concerns have been raised about the growing use of “opaque” school exclusion practices that operate “outside of statutory oversight”.
Milburn Review: Early years sector could offer two-pronged approach to help tackle youth unemployment, leaders suggest
The early years sector could help tackle rising youth unemployment through both the early identification of children at risk of becoming NEET and by employing young people, the response to a government-commissioned review suggests.
Early Years Voice urges competition watchdog to look at funding rates within its review of childcare costs
Campaign group Early Years Voice (EYV) has written to the chief executive of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), urging her to undertake a ‘full market’ investigation into childcare charges, including whether the Government hourly funded rate set is ‘adequate’, as...
Education secretary encouraging all schools to join Government's free breakfast club programme
The education secretary is encouraging all primary schools to get involved in its free breakfast club programme, as the policy marks a milestone of having served 10 million free breakfasts to over 300,000 children, across 1,250 clubs.
Life satisfaction levels closely linked to school absence rates, study shows
Pupils that miss school, including those that are persistently absent, are more likely to experience low levels of satisfaction with their life, research shows.
Braisby joins Edge Hill to replace v-c who left after nine months
Second interim spell for former Buckinghamshire New leader who joins Omskirk-based institution at time of flux.
ResearchPlus names Johnny Rich inaugural director
Sector stalwart picked to lead new UK grouping in next stage of development.
OfS investigating Global Banking School and Oxford Brookes
Regulator will scrutinise whether partnership was properly managed and if students received a ‘high-quality’ education.
More UK students ‘cutting back on food’ to pay rent
Risk that universities will only be accessible to wealthier students owing to sky-high accommodation costs, report warns.
Students aren’t ‘woke’ on many controversial issues, poll finds
Undergraduates’ opinions broadly in line with wider population on topics including artificial intelligence, capital punishment and Israel-Gaza war.