UK universities
Coverage of UK universities in the Nexus archive.
- Brexit rule change means British teens in EU face soaring student fees for UK degrees
Brexit rule changes will end 'home fee' status for British teens in the EU by 2028, making them ineligible for student loans and requiring them to pay higher international fees for UK university degrees. The first affected group is starting their A-levels or equivalent education this autumn.
- Major review finds link between early screen exposure and developmental concerns
A major UK review found that screen exposure before age two is linked to developmental concerns, including sleep problems, delayed language, and behavioral challenges. Over 70% of babies and toddlers use digital devices, with some spending hours daily on screens. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends avoiding most screen time for children under 18-24 months.
- Thousands of foreign students made false qualification claims, says consultancy
A consultancy named Qualification Check reported that thousands of foreign students made false qualification claims, and many UK universities did not perform detailed verification. The findings highlight potential issues with the verification processes in UK higher education institutions.
- Several UK universities nearly ran out of cash last year, says report
A report reveals that nearly a quarter of UK universities had less than 70 days of cash to cover operational costs last year, highlighting financial instability in higher education institutions.
- UK universities face funding crisis over foreign student cuts
UK universities are cutting staff, courses, and research due to a financial shortfall caused by reduced government support and reliance on international student fees. Successive governments have restricted foreign student numbers to limit immigration, exacerbating funding issues. Critics argue the system lacks the benefits of the US or European higher education models.
- UK universities cut jobs, research and teaching amid squeeze in overseas students
UK universities are reducing jobs, research, and teaching due to a significant decline in overseas student enrollments. A lobby group warns this downturn threatens economic innovation and the academic talent pipeline.
- Did UK universities pay to ‘spy’ on pro‑Palestine students?
UK universities are accused of hiring a security firm with military intelligence connections to monitor pro-Palestine students, raising concerns about surveillance and academic freedom.