All news on the topic: Universities

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How BP influenced the climate blueprint that reshaped global policy on fossil fuels
It is rare that a single scientific paper shapes how people think about a challenge as daunting as climate change. But one, known as “Wedges,” published 22 years ago by researchers at Princeton University, told an irresistible story.
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Universities become recruitment pipeline as Russia intensifies student mobilisation for Ukraine war
When 23-year-old Russian student Valery Averin signed a military contract in January after being recruited into Russia’s drone forces campaign targeting students, he was told he would train as a drone operator.
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Nine universities take government to court over £30,000 student loan clawback row affecting 22,000 students
Nine universities have initiated legal action against the government in a dispute over students being asked to repay loans that were "issued in error".
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UK education scandal: 22,000 students face loss of financial support
More than 20,000 students have been informed they must repay university maintenance loans and grants after reportedly receiving them in error.
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Two dead and cases rising as ‘super-spreader’ meningitis outbreak grips Kent
The number of meningitis cases being investigated has surged to 20 following the Kent ’super-spreader’ outbreak.
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UK student midwives forced to extend studies after programs fail standards
A growing number of student midwives are being prevented from graduating due to insufficient training.
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Hundreds of pro-Palestine students march in London on anniversary of October 7 attack
Hundreds of pro-Palestine students took to the streets of London today, marking the second anniversary of the October 7 attack with coordinated demonstrations across several universities.
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UK scientists secure €735m in Horizon Europe grants after post-Brexit return
Scientists received €735m in grants in 2024 after the UK rejoined the programme as an associate member post-Brexit