European Commission Speech Brussels, 04 May 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, I have been asked to present the EU perspective on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But first, allow me to welcome that finally after ...

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HEPI Blog·higher-ed

Universities are still asking students to prove they have a body. It’s time to stop.

This blog was kindly authored by Ella Cockman, Final-year BASc Student at The London Interdisciplinary School. A second-year student gets her period mid-exam. She sits through the entire paper in pain. No bag. No…

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The Guardian Education

After dinosaurs, it’s spot the dog! But can a child really learn anything in a gallery?

Galleries such as National Museum Cardiff pull in children with their play areas and pencils – but stick around and you’ll notice kids critiquing Turner paintings too Neil Osborne and his three-year-old daughter Daisy…

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Wonkhe

Is the Strategic Priorities Grant at risk?

What does Strategic Priority Grant spending cover, and what would cuts threaten? David Kernohan unpacks the Office for Students' primary contribution to sector funding

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Wonkhe·policy

How to talk to Reform

To believe Reform is wrong is fine. To believe that voters are wrong is foolish. James Coe unpacks the new politics of Reform in local government

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WonkHE Blogs·research

UK science must deliver on its promise of economic growth to resist growing political pressure

The consensus that more research funding will lead to more growth is breaking down. Richard Jones urges the sector to act before it's too late

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Wonkhe

Euro visions: Bangaranker

On the final day of Eurovision week, Jim Dickinson celebrates Bulgaria's historic win with a look at its higher education map

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EU Commission Press Releases (EAC)·policy

Statement by President von der Leyen with Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson and Indian Prime Minister Modi

European Commission Statement Gothenburg, 17 May 2026 Dear Prime Minister Kristersson, dear Ulf, Thank you for inviting me to join you here in beautiful Göteborg – one of the Nordic region's great trading and indus...

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Children's Commissioner England

The Big Future: Speaking to children in Cumbria

Last week, I launched my biggest survey yet of England’s children: The Big Future . But surveying children was not enough. I knew I wanted to continue to speak to, and crucially hear from, England’s children personally.…

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The Guardian Education·higher-ed

Sons of jailed Saudi scholars urge Cambridge to drop plans to train Riyadh staff

Exclusive: Families of men facing death penalty add to opposition to proposals to run courses for defence ministry The families of two scholars facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia have appealed to the University of…

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Wonkhe

Euro visions: Technology made beneficial to society

On Day Five of Eurovision week, Jim Dickinson has a mooch around Austrian HE to work out what it's built on - and what staff and students do on top

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HEPI Blog·higher-ed

WEEKEND READING: The Agent Quality Framework and the optics of compliance

This blog was kindly authored by Pii-Tuulia Nikula , Associate Professor at EIT, New Zealand and Vincenzo Raimo , an independent international higher education consultant. For many international students, education…

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The Guardian Education

Canvas hack: is it ever a good idea to pay a ransom, and what happens to the data?

Businesses are advised against paying – but as the Canvas platform hack shows, many are prepared to deal to protect users’ privacy Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast After a week of outages,…

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The Guardian Education

La Gradiva review – stunning coming-of-age story of young love and sexual tension

Cannes film festival: Marine Atlan’s debut film follows a group of French high-school kids and their long-suffering teacher on a visit to Pompeii and Naples Here is cinematographer turned director Marine Atlan’s…

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HEPI Blog·higher-ed

WEEKEND READING: Subject choice shapes gender balance across UK universities

This blog was kindly authored by Dr Fadime Sahin Senior Lecturer at University of Portsmouth, London. Some universities enrol far more women than men; others show the reverse. These differences are striking, but they…

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Wonkhe·policy

Erasmus+ is back. But will it bring apprentices with it?

With the UK back in Erasmus+ and a Eurovision entry doing double duty as policy argument, Maia Chankseliani asks whether the return will finally reach apprentices and vocational learners

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Wonkhe Wonk Corner

Are financial sustainability and student protection compatible?

There are various frustrating aspects of this week's Commons' Education Committee report on "Higher Education and Funding: Threat of Insolvency and International Students".

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Ofqual

Latest updates from Ofqual

Recent news and key messages from Ofqual on regulated qualifications, examinations and assessments.

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Department for Education

Guidance: National Leaders of Governance for further education

Find out about the role of National Leaders of Governance (NLGs) for further education (FE) and how NLGs support college improvement.

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DfE Education Hub·policy

What the Lifelong Learning Entitlement means for you

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement allows people access to student funding which can be used over their working lives. This provides the flexibility to study to be able to upskill to benefit current jobs, or change…

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Special Educational Needs Coordinator / Class Teacher

Education news for this role

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Universities are still asking students to prove they have a body. It’s time to stop.

After dinosaurs, it’s spot the dog! But can a child really learn anything in a gallery?

Is the Strategic Priorities Grant at risk?

How to talk to Reform

UK science must deliver on its promise of economic growth to resist growing political pressure

Euro visions: Bangaranker

Statement by President von der Leyen with Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson and Indian Prime Minister Modi

The Big Future: Speaking to children in Cumbria

Sons of jailed Saudi scholars urge Cambridge to drop plans to train Riyadh staff

Euro visions: Technology made beneficial to society

WEEKEND READING: The Agent Quality Framework and the optics of compliance

Canvas hack: is it ever a good idea to pay a ransom, and what happens to the data?

La Gradiva review – stunning coming-of-age story of young love and sexual tension

WEEKEND READING: Subject choice shapes gender balance across UK universities

Erasmus+ is back. But will it bring apprentices with it?

Are financial sustainability and student protection compatible?

Latest updates from Ofqual

Guidance: National Leaders of Governance for further education

What the Lifelong Learning Entitlement means for you

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