Parental burden ‘stealthily increased’ as student loans flatline
Vast majority of parents having to support children at university, finds poll, with some sending more than £1,000 a month
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UK job applications from US-based staff rise by a quarter
‘Trump effect’ drives surge in US HE workers looking to move abroad, with China, Australia and Ireland also big beneficiaries
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Third of UK universities post deficits but cash flow improves
Analysis suggests much of the sector remains mired in financial difficulty with total losses increasing, but rise in income brings hope
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The erasure of women from Afghan public life is a nation-building disaster
The US-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 was partly justified with reference to the urgency of improving women’s rights. But as the US winds up its reconstruction efforts and the restored Taliban...
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AI has moved into universities’ engine room, but no one is at the controls
Ever more processes rely on artificial intelligence, yet our governance is still stuck at the level of ‘is it OK for students to use ChatGPT in essays?’, says Tom Smith
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Why trauma-informed education could be a university’s smartest investment
Responding to struggling students with empathy and flexibility can benefit the whole campus. Here’s how to create a culture of compassion
January 19, 2026 -
Guide students through four stages of cognitive development
Critical thinking does not develop automatically. Using William Perry’s model of cognitive development, Adeola A. Matthew shows how lecturers can help students progress from simplistic, dualistic thinking to more reflective and reasoned judgement
January 19, 2026 -
Harnessing AI to expand scientific discovery
From drug design to climate modelling, artificial intelligence can process data at scales far beyond human capacity. Hongliang Xin argues that the future of research lies in harnessing agentic AI through human-guided discovery
January 19, 2026 -
Maximise student satisfaction in creative education: part one
Disappointed with your National Student Survey satisfaction results? One teaching team turned theirs around with reflection and collaboration. Find out how, in the first of a two-part series
January 16, 2026 -
Tips for running engaging tutorials
Practical strategies for turning tutorials into active, inclusive learning spaces, from designing hands-on activities and valuing student contributions to building rapport and providing effective feedback
January 16, 2026