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Projections suggest colleges might have to find places for 15% more students than usual after 2021 exams cancelled
Oxbridge’s wealthiest institution has set a net zero target, as divestments by UK university endowments gather pace
APG is investing several hundred million pounds in college accommodation across the UK
Universities have been accused of generating research that may benefit Beijing’s military
While colleges have often given rebates during the pandemic, private landlords have not, sparking protests
The pandemic has reignited disputes over the cost and value of higher education — and opened up a new frontline in the generation wars
Many balk at paying rent for unused accommodation
Those from poor backgrounds in countries such as India and China among worst affected
Move by Britain’s largest student accommodation provider expected to benefit 50,000 people hit by Covid curbs
Pandemic exacerbates higher-education woes where there are too few colleges for vast population
Former participants say Brexit will end what many called the defining experience of their youth
Huge rise in online fraud sees criminals target students to spirit away the proceeds
Oxford offers blueprint for selling fossil fuel assets while retaining influence over divested businesses
New study of academic publications raises questions about how to assess schools’ research
A polite but deadly serious Cambridge university row over the issue shows the need for ‘tolerance’ instead
For those reliant on short-term university contracts, work can be chaotic and uncertain
Your questions for our expert — and readers’ advice
The crisis has exposed deep cracks in the country’s market-driven higher education system
Concerns about future job prospects drive interest in personal development programmes
Unable to find a job, this week’s guest is going back to university at the age of 61
Education makes plans for large-scale testing ahead of end-of-year festive season
Offers after A-level results under consideration to ‘remove unfairness’
Courses focusing on the business world can help pupils from under-represented backgrounds
Government programmes to allow university students to travel home for festive season
Move increases pressure on England to change policy on going ahead with GCSEs and A/S and A-levels
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