In an era in which government support is not always solidly displayed for higher education, universities must do more to demonstrate relevance to local communities. Speaking at the Univeristas 21 Leadership Summit in…

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EU Commission Press Releases (EAC)·policy

Speech by Executive Vice-President Fitto at European Parliament for 'Right to stay event'

European Commission Speech Brussels, 06 May 2026 Thank you for the floor Themis. I would like to start by thanking Makis, Kata and Enrico for your contributions. What we heard today confirms something very cle...

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Department for Education·policy

Correspondence: DfE Update 6 May 2026

Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers.

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DfE News and Communications·policy

DfE Update 6 May 2026

Latest information and actions from the Department for Education about funding, assurance and resource management, for academies, local authorities and further education providers.

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Teacher Tapp Blog·policy

Teacher social media content creators, tattoos, Ofsted, and redundancies

Hey there Tappers We hope the Bank Holiday gave you a chance to unwind – 44% of you saw family and friends – but we can’t NOT mention the fact 40% also spent the day doing school work 😢. This is the tough part of…

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Cambridge Judge Business School Insight·higher-ed

Where AI meets blockchain: assets, agents and blind spots

When regulators wrote the rules for cryptocurrency, they did not anticipate that Bitcoin mining facilities would become AI data centres or that crypto tokens would be used to buy and sell AI computing power or that…

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EU Commission Press Releases (EAC)

Video message by President von der Leyen on 50 years of EU diplomatic presence in Canada

European Commission Speech Brussels, 06 May 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, Today we celebrate 50 years of one of the closest partnerships in the world. The ties between Canada and Europe are as deep and enduring a...

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Deaf opera singer welcomes new Cambridge-led cochlear implant trial

The UK trial will provide bilateral cochlear implants (cochlear implants on both sides) to some profoundly deaf adults. The results will be used to review NHS guidance for the provision of implants to adults. Each year…

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DWP

Official Statistics: Universal Credit statistics, 29 April 2013 to 12 February 2026

Statistics for the number of people on Universal Credit by geography, age, conditionality regime, duration, employment (including self-employment), move to UC indicator, ethnicity, nationality and immigration status.…

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FFT Education Datalab·research

What genetics can (and can’t) tell us about educational inequality

Discussions of educational inequality usually focus on family income, school quality and neighbourhoods. Much less attention is paid to genetics, often because the topic feels complex and uncomfortable. Yet recent…

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HEPI Blog·higher-ed

Are skills the opposite of education?

This blog was kindly authored by Professor Dame Athene Donald, Professor Emerita, University of Cambridge. A recent HEPI blog by Josh Patel argued that ‘Skills discourses generally prioritise narrowly defined and…

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The PIE News·higher-ed

Finland looks to tighten rules on international students’ finances

The proposals, announced by the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment last week, form the first of two planned legislative packages to make sure students can financially support themselves while studying…

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The PIE News·policy

New Zealand-India free trade agreement puts mobility in play

New Zealand has, for the first time, signed a dedicated annex on student mobility and post-study work rights with India as part of its free trade agreement (FTA), placing education and skills pathways at the centre of…

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The PIE News·higher-ed

Beechside views: Are we brave enough to admit that one size doesn’t fit all in higher education?

The magic of the UK higher education sector lies in its diversity. Whether old or new, urban or rural, multi‑faculty or specialist, the UK is blessed with a rich range of institutions that cater to different student…

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NI Department of Education·policy

Freedom of Information Management Information for the Department of Education 2026

Freedom of Information Management Information for the Department of Education 2026 Date published: 5 May 2026 maidments Tue, 05/05/2026 - 16:19 Freedom of Information Management Information for the Department of…

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LSE British Politics and Policy·policy

Scotland’s election – constitutional reset or fiscal reckoning?

With the Scottish Parliament election imminent, attention has turned once again to the constitutional question. Will this campaign reopen the independence debate? Or will it be dominated by more immediate questions over…

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EU Commission Press Releases (EAC)·higher-ed

Closing keynote speech by Commissioner Albuquerque at the launch of the IE University Competitiveness Hub: Financing Europe's Growth and Innovation: Unlocking Capital for Innovation and Growth through the Savings and Investments Union

European Commission Speech Brussels, 05 May 2026 Ministers, esteemed guests, ladies and gentlemen, good evening. Let me begin by thanking Professor Letta for inviting me to take part in the launch of the IE Co...

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LSE Business Review·higher-ed

Climate governance now shapes governments’ borrowing costs

Financial markets already price climate transition risk into sovereign bond yields. Carmelo Arena, Stefania Basiglio, Andrea Comandé, Giray Gozgor and Jing Li show how investors reward credible governance and green…

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Department for Education·policy

Research at DfE

The Department for Education’s research interests, studies and available data.

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The PIE News·higher-ed

Charting the new education financing landscape: macro stability, rising costs and the India opportunity

Despite a challenging macro environment and ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting international mobility, the Indian education loan sector continues to be supported by strong structural demand. India’s large young…

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Education news for this role

Rankings displays do not build social licence, say HE leaders

Speech by Executive Vice-President Fitto at European Parliament for 'Right to stay event'

Correspondence: DfE Update 6 May 2026

DfE Update 6 May 2026

Teacher social media content creators, tattoos, Ofsted, and redundancies

Where AI meets blockchain: assets, agents and blind spots

Video message by President von der Leyen on 50 years of EU diplomatic presence in Canada

Deaf opera singer welcomes new Cambridge-led cochlear implant trial

Official Statistics: Universal Credit statistics, 29 April 2013 to 12 February 2026

What genetics can (and can’t) tell us about educational inequality

Are skills the opposite of education?

Finland looks to tighten rules on international students’ finances

New Zealand-India free trade agreement puts mobility in play

Beechside views: Are we brave enough to admit that one size doesn’t fit all in higher education?

Freedom of Information Management Information for the Department of Education 2026

Scotland’s election – constitutional reset or fiscal reckoning?

Closing keynote speech by Commissioner Albuquerque at the launch of the IE University Competitiveness Hub: Financing Europe's Growth and Innovation: Unlocking Capital for Innovation and Growth through the Savings and Investments Union

Climate governance now shapes governments’ borrowing costs

Research at DfE

Charting the new education financing landscape: macro stability, rising costs and the India opportunity

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