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Call for action to increase take-up of Chinese Studies at UK universities

The Government must review whether university courses in Chinese Studies need targeted funding to address a lack of “China competency” across the population, researchers have said. A study by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), published ...

31 Mar 2022 at 16:55

‘Zero-tolerance university drug policies do more harm than good’

“Zero-tolerance” policies on drugs in universities can do more harm than good and stop students coming forward for help because they fear punishment, a new report suggests. The debate paper from the Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) ...

03 Mar 2022 at 02:55

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International students bring in billions for Scottish economy – study

More than a third of first year undergraduates in Scotland are from abroad, a study has found, with international students bringing in billions for the economy. The analysis, released on Tuesday, said the intake of overseas students in ...

16 May 2023 at 00:01

One in six students at English universities taught overseas – watchdog

One in six students registered at English universities and colleges are taught abroad, figures from the higher education watchdog reveal. Some overseas partner institutions prioritise student numbers over quality and subcontracting ...

25 May 2023 at 00:01

Fee rise will not fix ‘financial pressures’ facing universities due to NI hike

An increase in tuition fees will not alleviate “severe” financial pressures facing universities as the rise in national insurance contributions will squeeze budgets further, sector leaders have warned. Education secretary Bridget ...

05 Nov 2024 at 15:38

Universities face ‘bleak’ future as student demand to fall after 2030 – report

Many universities face a “very bleak” future as student demand for higher education could fall after 2030 due to a shrinking 18-year-old population, a report has warned. Student demand will depend entirely on demography in the ...

24 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Focus on final-year exams at Oxbridge may disadvantage female students – report

A focus on final-year exams at Oxbridge could be disadvantaging female students who are “less likely to take risks” and suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a report suggests. A paper published by the Higher Education ...

14 Nov 2024 at 00:01

Chinese students on UK campuses face ‘ethnic clustering’ and language barriers

Chinese students are struggling to socialise with British students due to limited accommodation options and a lack of exposure to western apps, a report has suggested. University students from China are more likely to ...

12 Dec 2024 at 00:01

All graduates should repay at least £10 a week under reformed system – economist

All university graduates should repay at least £10 a week under a reformed student loan system, a former government adviser has said. Tim Leunig, an economist and an adviser to the Treasury and the Department for ...

26 Sept 2024 at 00:01

University closures may become ‘common’ if funding is not improved for sector

University closures could “become common” if funding is not improved for the higher education sector, a former vice chancellor has warned. The budgets of English universities are under “intense pressure” and ...

06 Jun 2024 at 00:01

Academics have ‘more generous’ benefits than other professionals – report

University academics have “more generous” working conditions in a number of areas compared to professionals in other sectors, a report suggests. Academics have a number of job-related benefits – ...

25 May 2023 at 00:01

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 ...

19 Dec 2024 at 00:01

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