Stories tagged “Universities.”
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Elite British universities are advising Hong Kong students to prioritize authentic curiosity and academic resilience over rigid test preparation and 'perfect personal statements' for admissions.
The University of Roehampton is offering esports scholarships of up to £2,000 to students who can balance academic progress with competitive gaming. This initiative aims to recognize talent in the growing esports field and provide financial support.
Students and recent graduates share their biggest financial shocks when starting university, from bank accounts to rent and food, and offer advice to freshers.
The Pentagon has ordered 30 US universities to conduct sweeping audits of their foreign research partnerships, including collaborations with Chinese institutions and organisations associated with former Confucius Institutes, or risk becoming ineligible for future federal …
The UK's first 'super-university', merging the universities of Greenwich and Kent, is set to launch in September. The new London and South East University Group will have more than 50,000 students on four campuses across London, Medway and Kent, making it the third larges…
The Australian National University has been accused of a 'hysterical' response to students using AI to cheat, as tertiary institutions rush to shore up the credibility of assessments.
Japanese scientists identify neural mechanism that may explain why we dislike people
University of Tokyo researchers identified a neural mechanism that allows the brain to develop an aversion to a specific individual. Mice began avoiding a previously familiar animal after it suddenly became aggressive toward them.
11 Iranian universities ranked among the world's top institutes in QS WUR 2027. University of Tehran ranked first among Iranian universities.
UK university students from poorer backgrounds are increasingly forced to live at home due to financial constraints. A report found 52% of prospective undergraduates from England's poorest neighborhoods expect to live at home while studying.
Hong Kong's emphasis on university rankings has become a strategic achievement, distracting from nurturing talent and creating knowledge. The city's universities are obsessed with rankings, shaping policies and resource allocation.
Introducing minimum grade requirements for student loans in England could cost universities over £200m a year. The policy would affect students without formal qualifications, who make up around 6% of domestic students.