Instead, the deputy minister said, “the number of PhD students has dropped dramatically”. Within the European Union, Poland has the lowest share of doctoral students out of the total number of higher ...

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Researchers track how rising demand from international students has increased domestic enrolments and job creation ...

As a civil servant, Kett was responsible for overseeing the post-16 education and training system in England and was principal adviser to the secretary of state on higher education, further education ...

Institution’s provost also gains access to on-campus residence after stepping up to replace former leader who left amid funding crisis ...

Government’s antisemitism adviser condemns masked protesters who disrupted lecture being given by Israeli economics professor ...

Outreach initiatives like ‘School Tasking’ show how academics can break down barriers, engage young learners, and make higher ...

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International collaborations sound impressive on paper – but most fail to move beyond initial enthusiasm and a signed ...

Promises of more personalised education may stifle students’ ability to grow and change, according to UCL provost ...

Technology can be used to offer vital research experience and create inclusive curricula, according to physicist Jess Wade ...