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Universities’ online teaching and ‘blended learning’ to be reviewed

The quality of online teaching and “blended learning” at universities is set to be reviewed, over fears that students’ poor experiences of online learning during the pandemic may have undermined the potential of mixing face-to-face lectures with ...

17 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Crackdown launched on ‘poor’ uni courses – with fines and ratings system planned

Universities and colleges offering “poor quality” courses are set to face tough regulation and fines under new proposals from the Office for Students (OfS). In a consultation published on Thursday, the regulator said it will set thresholds for ...

20 Jan 2022 at 01:25

Eight universities to be inspected over dropout rates and online learning

Eight universities will be inspected as part of a Government move to “drive up” standards in higher education, it was announced on Thursday. The investigations, launched on Thursday and focused on business courses, are the first in a series ...

26 May 2022 at 01:01

Investigation after ‘sharp increase’ in top degrees at several universities

The education watchdog has launched an investigation into grade inflation after a “sharp increase” in the awarding of first and upper second-class degrees at several universities. The Office for Students (OfS) said the rates of students ...

02 Sept 2022 at 01:01

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Derry woman gives back to Foyle Hospice in memory of beloved Granny

A Derry woman, whose much-loved Granny sadly passed away on Christmas Day, brought in the New Year by raising over £2,000 for Foyle Hospice in her memory. Stephanie Bradley raised £2,265.74 for Foyle Hospice by giving the New Year’s ...

26 Jan 2023 at 17:33

Universities’ reliance on overseas income leaves them at financial risk – report

Universities’ reliance on overseas student fees to fund teaching and research leaves them at financial risk, according to a new report. The report from the Commons’ Public Accounts Committee also finds that the proportion of ...

14 Jun 2022 at 18:53

Powers to fine universities over ‘free speech’ breaches put on hold

A controversial new law that could see universities and student unions fined for failing to “secure” freedom of speech could be repealed under Labour, the Education Secretary has announced. Bridget Phillipson said there ...

26 Jul 2024 at 16:36

More than half a million people study degrees by UK universities abroad – report

The number of students studying degrees from British universities abroad has risen to nearly 600,000, a report has suggested. The Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) said there needs to be better information and ...

19 Dec 2024 at 00:01

Universities’ over-reliance on fees from Chinese students is ‘a risk’ – watchdog

An over-reliance on tuition fees from overseas students – especially those from a single country such as China – is a financial risk for English universities, the higher education watchdog has warned. The Office for ...

18 May 2023 at 00:01

Universities expected to manage budgets without calling on taxpayer – Phillipson

Universities are expected to manage their own budgets before seeking help from the taxpayer, the Education Secretary has said. Bridget Phillipson said a “sharper focus” was needed on regulating the higher education ...

22 Jul 2024 at 17:00

Grade inflation at English universities falls for first time in a decade

Grade inflation at English universities has fallen for the first time in a decade, new analysis suggests. Across 144 institutions, 32.8% of students were awarded a first class degree in 2021/22, a drop of 4.6% on ...

20 Jul 2023 at 17:16

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Derry speciality coffee shop 'Offing' going from strength to strength

Many local people will fondly remember the little blue caravan parked ‘Out the Line’ as a comforting escape over difficult Covid times. Passers-by could enjoy a hot coffee and a break from the worrying world we ...

12 Mar 2024 at 08:33

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