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Lectures still have much to offer students

I take exception to Simon Jenkins’ claim that university lectures are “rubbish education” (We need a revolution in university teaching – and online-only lectures could start it, 9 July).

First published by | July 12, 2021 | Education | 0 responses

The climate is boiling. Why has Harvard still not fully divested from fossil fuels yet?

At $42bn, the Harvard endowment exceeds the combined monetary value of many small countries.

First published by | July 15, 2021 | Education | 0 responses

How a new generation is setting the record straight on black US history

Recent traumas in the US have energised a fresh wave of academic studies that are finally telling the full story of centuries-long abuse and forgotten resistance

First published by | July 16, 2021 | Education | 0 responses

Funding cuts to go ahead for university arts courses in England despite opposition

Education secretary Gavin Williamson says money will be put towards Stem and medicine courses

First published by | July 20, 2021 | Education | 0 responses

Exeter University offers medical students £10,000 to defer

Russell Group university also offers year’s free accommodation as incentive amid surge in applications Read more

First published by | July 22, 2021 | Education | 0 responses

Vaccinate all UK university students by September, says union

UCU urges government to prevent universities being ‘incubators for Covid-19 all over again’ Read more

First published by | July 23, 2021 | Education | 0 responses

Universities sceptical about idea of making students prove vaccine status

Unions also question idea of ‘academics having to work as door staff’ to check students’ status Read more

First published by | July 26, 2021 | Education | 0 responses

London remains best city in the world to study in new rankings

Great institutions and openness help city retain top spot ahead of rivals such as Tokyo and Munich Read more

First published by | July 28, 2021 | Education | 0 responses

Women participate less at conferences, even if gender-balanced – study

Exclusive: small changes in conference design can make big difference to female inclusion, say researchers Read more

First published by | July 30, 2021 | Research | 0 responses

Covid vaccine status proof will not be required for students in England

Department for Education says it encourages take-up of Covid jabs but has no plans for passport system Read more

First published by | August 2, 2021 | Education | 0 responses