University of Manchester
Students to sit exams at alternative locations after protesters occupy building
A group of students have ‘unlawfully barricaded’ a university building where exams were due to take place, the University of Manchester said.
President of Ireland says he will be ‘recovered’ in weeks after mild stroke
Michael D Higgins, 83, was admitted to hospital in February and revealed on Wednesday he had suffered a mild form of stroke.
Researchers identify ichthyosaur that may be the largest known marine reptile
Experts estimate that the giant creature would have been more than 25 metres long.
Record number of disadvantaged 18-year-olds look to study most selective degrees
Ucas has published its application data for courses with an early October deadline.
New report brands student maintenance system ‘broken’ amid soaring rents
The report said the highest rents and increases are in cities with an undersupply of accommodation.
Gillian Keegan announces plans for minimum service levels in universities
The Education Secretary said the Government would consult on the change.
Astronomers find abundance of Milky Way-like galaxies in early universe
The new findings rewrite cosmic evolution theories, experts suggest.
Nasa lands Bennu asteroid samples back on Earth
The capsule containing the sample was recovered by helicopter from the Utah desert.
Abolishing tuition fees ‘impossible’, Starmer tells students
The Labour leader was taking questions from sixth-formers in Liverpool.
University students could miss out on ‘quality education’ amid funding pressure
UK universities need ‘a sustainable funding model’ to be engines of innovation and change, the higher education sector chief will say.