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CUHK is encouraging prospective PhD candidates to submit applications for the 2027-28 intake before the closing date

Ad Feature CUHK issues final call for fully funded PhD fellowship applications

MLA College has been granted taught degree-awarding powers by the Office for Students

Ad Feature MLA College granted powers to award its own degrees

Hull tops university rankings for access to part-time work

Ad Feature University cities with strongest part-time job markets

University of Benghazi reopens after 11 years in a historic milestone

Ad Feature University reopens after 11 years and breaks three world records

Officiating guests at the Launch Ceremony included Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry

Ad Feature InnoHK research centres help drive emerging industries and innovation

Steph McGovern has been championing vocational pathways

Ad Feature Young people would consider an apprenticeship over university

The programme welcomed students from the UK and China

Ad Feature Summer camp brings together young leaders from the UK and China

HKSTP led a delegation to BIO 2026 in San Diego

Ad Feature HKSTP leads largest-ever Hong Kong delegation to BIO 2026

The University of Hong Kong secured the 11th spot in the latest QS World University Rankings

Ad Feature Hong Kong universities rank among the world's top 100

Mathematician Bobby Seagull used data from a sample of 1,000 18-30-year-olds who were in a long-distance relationship while at University

Formula for perfect long-distance relationship for students revealed

Steph meets the minister, Baroness Smith

Ad Feature Government restructure tackles 'hideous waste of talent'

HKVS Graduation 2025

Pioneer cohort of 90 vets graduate from Harper and Keele Veterinary School

Jaz Ampaw-Farr will confer upon her degrees later this month

Ad Feature Woman to receive two honorary degrees - after years of homelessness

A poll of 2,000 motorists found a whopping 86 per cent have been in control of a vehicle while tired at some point

Millions of drivers admit getting behind the wheel when tired

The best UK universities have been revealed in The Times Good University Guide 2024. Photo by Adobe Photos.

The top 20 UK universities according to Good University Guide 2024

A fifth of parents would be ‘unlikely’ to encourage their children to go to university.

Many parents would struggle to support their child financially
Many parents would struggle to support their child financially – if they went to university this year
Rob Knight

University of Cambridge has been ranked among the best in the world

4 UK universities named among the best in the world

AFBI graphic

Genome science reveals patterns of bTB transmission

Do elephants like human visitors at the zoo?

Which animals like zoo visitors and which ones don’t

Richard E Grant has joined calls to ban a controversial form of animal testing after writing a scathing letter to Bristol University demanding an end to the “horrific” practice.

Richard E Grant blasts ‘cruel’ university for testing on rats

Oxford and Cambridge will go head-to-head today for The Boat Race 2023

The Boat Race 2023 Men and Women’s teams in full

Oxford are tipped to win the Men’s Boat Race

The Boat Race 2023: Latest betting odds

University staff go on strike today with more on the way as pay and pension dispute rages on (Photo by Martin Pope/Getty Images)

University staff go on strike over pay and pension dispute

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

UK to trial new groundbreaking endometriosis treatment

Representatives of National Education Union (NEU), Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the public-service union Unison join a rally by the University and College Union (UCU).

UK mass strike will see half a million workers walk out today

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Protesters take part in a union rally on November 30, 2022 in London, England. Representatives of National Education Union (NEU), Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the public-service union Unison joined a rally by the University and College Union (UCU) amid strike action by staff at educational institutions across the UK. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

UCU confirm strike dates for February and March - 70,000 to walk out
UCU said that if the strikes in February and March go ahead, the industrial action will impact 150 UK universities as 70,000 members walk out in total.
Sophie Wills

Members of the University and College Union (UCU) during a rally in Glasgow.

UCU staff at 150 universities to strike over pay disputes

“Less time to study, more time working and, in the end, that might have the effect that they’re not able to succeed in their course and again lead to the risk of them dropping out” Universities UK chief executive warns

University dropout numbers could rise amid cost of living crisis

One hundred companies in the UK have agreed to a four-day working week without losing pay in order to increase productivity.

100 UK companies switch to four-day working week without cutting pay

University strikes begin as union members walk out over pensions & pay

Over 70,000 university staff from 150 universities around the UK will strike on three dates this month.

University staff to strike for three days this month - why and dates

Danielle McElroy (aged 17) who was the last person to receive the vaccine at the SSE Arena.

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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 11th September 2019 - Picture Matt Mackey / Press Eye.

Sinn Fein's annual 'Away Day' meeting will take place in the Carrickdale Hotel, Co. Louth on Wednesday 11th September.

The meeting is attended by elected representatives from across the island and will address the issues of Brexit, Irish Unity, Sinn Fein's alternative budget and Dail priorities.
John O'Dowd

Dodds urged to help all students

The Pfizer and AstraZeneca Covid vaccines have both been found to have an impact in the reduction of a person’s risk of hospital admission from coronavirus, according to new research (Photo: Getty Images)

Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines found to reduce Scotland hospital admissions by ...

Few university students are testing positive for Covid - despite ‘bearing the br...

Applications open for heritage sector scheme

It is still unclear how universities are expected to meet the increased demand (Photo: Getty Images)

Universities may be forced to start from scratch with applications after the A l...

With new coronavirus cases being diagnosed each day across the UK, and certain lockdown restrictions and measures still in place, will universities open as usual in September? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how many UK universities will offer in-person teaching when they reopen

Did you get the university place you were hoping for? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how UCAS track works and what time it updates - and how to apply for uni...

Schools, colleges and nurseries will reopen full-time from September (Photo: Shutterstock)

All schools and colleges will fully reopen in England from September - here's wh...

You should only be working for eight hours a week - here’s why

Omagh based accountant Seams McCaffrey

Tax implications of farming research and development

Women in agriculture

Threats to future of music venues revealed in first live music census

Simon Doherty of Blackwater Consultancy

Digital technology up for discussion

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