Tag: Higher education institutions
New Title: Changes in DfE Grading Criteria for English Schools
The Department for Education (DfE) in England is making changes to the way schools are evaluated, shifting away from focusing on how many students go to prestigious universities like those in the Russell Group...
English Universities at Risk as Financial Crisis Looms in Autumn
Universities in England are facing a potential financial crisis this autumn, leading to concerns among vice-chancellors about the future of higher education institutions. Urgent government intervention may be necessary to prevent some universities from...
Increase in UK Students Attending First-Choice Universities
This year, school leavers who are eagerly awaiting their A-level results may have a smoother time getting into their desired universities compared to the past two years, according to experts. With a surge in...
Top UK Universities Anticipate Thousands of Vacant Spaces Ahead of A-level Results
The UK's top universities are facing a significant number of unfilled undergraduate spots just a week before A-level results are released. This means that more potential students are likely to secure places compared to...
Mike Bloomberg Donates $600m to Historically Black Medical Schools
Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City and a billionaire, has made a significant contribution to historically Black medical schools. His charitable organization, Bloomberg Philanthropies, announced a donation of $600 million to...
Investigation of Antisemitism at Columbia University: Subpoena Threats
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson recently held a news conference with Republican committee chairs, including House Education and the Workforce Committee Chair Virginia Foxx, to address the issue of rising antisemitism at university...