Group Subject Lead - Physics

India’s university rise broadens beyond IITs, but internationalisation lags

More than half of India’s ranked universities improved their position in the QS World University Rankings 2027 , with 18 institutions achieving their highest-ever positions as gains increasingly spread beyond the…

Nuffield Foundation·policy

2025 Annual report: defining our new direction

Looking back over my first year at the Nuffield Foundation – set out within the pages of this report – I’m very proud of what we’ve achieved so far. Having published an ambitious new strategy in 2025, we’re now firmly…

EUNIS Community·higher-ed

Celebrating excellence: awards at EUNIS26 Congress!

We are proud to announce the recipients of this year’s EUNIS Awards , recognizing outstanding contributions to digital transformation in higher education across Europe: Best Paper Award has been granted to Konstantinos…

Pilkington Prize award winners honoured

Pilkington Prize award winners honoured Paul Seagrove Wed, 06/17/2026 - 12:28 The prizes, which have been awarded annually since 1994, recognise individuals who make a significant contribution to teaching at the…

LSE Education Blog

Why knowing who studies social science and humanities matters

In an increasingly financially constrained higher education system social science and humanities disciplines find themselves under increasing pressure. Discussing the British Academy’s new Who studies SHAPE dashboard,…

Cambridge adds global investors to strengthen its Innovation Hub Global Advisory Board

Cambridge adds global investors to strengthen its Innovation Hub Global Advisory Board Abby Munson Mon, 06/15/2026 - 14:18 The Innovation Hub aims to transform the UK’s ability to scale world leading deep tech and life…

The PIE News·policy

98% of leaders say study abroad shaped their path to leadership

Industry leaders across more than 20 fields have reflected on the “transformational” impact of study abroad experiences, with 98% indicating their international experience shaped their professional growth into…

Social media ban for under-16s in the UK: Cambridge expert reaction

Social media ban for under-16s in the UK: Cambridge expert reaction Fred Lewsey Mon, 06/15/2026 - 12:33 The UK government has announced that social media platforms will be blocked from offering services to British…

LSE Education Blog·research

New rules for federal research grants will limit their reach and leave US research isolated

A proposed overhaul of US federal grant rules has been debated mainly as a fight over political control of science. But, Rob Johnson argues, it would also reshape how publicly … Continued The post New rules for federal…

NI Department of Education·policy

Subject Frameworks and Key Stage Documents

Subject Frameworks and Key Stage Documents Date published: 15 June 2026 catherwoodd Mon, 15/06/2026 - 10:18 Please find below the subject frameworks and Key Stage documents relating to the Northern Ireland Curriculum…

HEPI Blog·higher-ed

Architects of education: empowering the student voice through co-creation

Join HEPI, Kaplan and London Economics for a webinar on Thursday 9 July 2026 , from 12pm to 1pm , launching new research on the economic costs and benefits of international students, including for the first time…

HEPI Blog·higher-ed

WEEKEND READING: How the UCAS process magnifies inequality: part two

Join HEPI and Unite Students for a webinar on Wednesday 24 June 2026, from 11am to 12pm , marking the launch of the fifth annual Unite Students’ Applicant Index 2026. Drawing on one of the sector’s most comprehensive…

King's Birthday Honours 2026

King's Birthday Honours 2026 Paul Seagrove Fri, 06/12/2026 - 22:40 Emeritus Professor Carol Brayne is made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to medicine, medical research and public…

EUNIS Community·higher-ed

EUNIS 2026/2027 Board of Directors elected!

The EUNIS 2026 General Assembly elected the members of the EUNIS Board of Directors 2026/27 during the hybrid meeting held on the 4th of June 2026 at the EUNIS26 Congress held at West University of Timisoara, Romania.…

MPs slam HOELT as debate over international students continues

Blake Stephenson, MP for Mid Bedfordshire, said the government was “acting without sense and rationale” by pressing ahead with plans for a government SELT – known as the HOELT – to be fully remote . “Remote tests are…

The PIE News·policy

India steps up bid to reverse brain drain with global researcher scheme

India has opened applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026, a flagship initiative aimed at attracting accomplished Indian-origin researchers, scientists, technologists and professionals from…

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee ruled unlawful

A federal judge has ruled Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee unlawful, handing a legal victory to 20 states led by California, suing the President on grounds that the charge damaged their ability to hire workers at…

DSIT Minister attends launch of Cambridge Zenith AI Supercomputer

DSIT Minister attends launch of Cambridge Zenith AI Supercomputer Abby Munson Wed, 06/10/2026 - 13:55 The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Professor Deborah Prentice, today welcomed the Minister for…

Two Cambridge researchers awarded the Kavli Prize

Two Cambridge researchers awarded the Kavli Prize Sarah Collins Wed, 06/10/2026 - 13:52 Honouring groundbreaking scientific discovery, the recipients of the Kavli Prizes 2026 in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience…

Southern Cross offers TAFE graduates fast-track route into university degrees

The initiative will provide up to one year of credit across eight degrees spanning tourism, hotel management, science, IT, business, nursing and education, potentially saving students up to A$17,000 in tuition costs.…