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Which animals like zoo visitors and which ones don’t Chloe Clarke

Richard E Grant has joined calls to ban a controversial form of animal testing after writing a scathing letter to Bristol University demanding an end to the “horrific” practice.

Richard E Grant blasts ‘cruel’ university for testing on rats Sophie Wills

Oxford and Cambridge will go head-to-head today for The Boat Race 2023

The Boat Race 2023 Men and Women’s teams in full Charlotte Hawes

Oxford are tipped to win the Men’s Boat Race

The Boat Race 2023: Latest betting odds Charlotte Hawes

University staff go on strike today with more on the way as pay and pension dispute rages on (Photo by Martin Pope/Getty Images)

University staff go on strike over pay and pension dispute Rahmah Ghazali

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk Sam Johnson

UK to trial new groundbreaking endometriosis treatment Beth Franklin

 Representatives of National Education Union (NEU), Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the public-service union Unison join a rally by the University and College Union (UCU).

UK mass strike will see half a million workers walk out today Sophie Wills

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Protesters take part in a union rally on November 30, 2022 in London, England. Representatives of National Education Union (NEU), Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the public-service union Unison joined a rally by the University and College Union (UCU) amid strike action by staff at educational institutions across the UK. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

UCU confirm strike dates for February and March - 70,000 to walk out Sophie Wills

Members of the University and College Union (UCU) during a rally in Glasgow.

UCU staff at 150 universities to strike over pay disputes Rahmah Ghazali

“Less time to study, more time working and, in the end, that might have the effect that they’re not able to succeed in their course and again lead to the risk of them dropping out” Universities UK chief executive warns

University dropout numbers could rise amid cost of living crisis Benjamin Jackson

One hundred companies in the UK have agreed to a four-day working week without losing pay in order to increase productivity.

100 UK companies switch to four-day working week without cutting pay Rahmah Ghazali

University strikes begin as union members walk out over pensions & pay Ethan Evans

Over 70,000 university staff from 150 universities around the UK will strike on three dates this month.

University staff to strike for three days this month - why and dates Dennis Morton

Unvaccinated university students have been urged to get a Covid vaccine in freshers’ week (Photo: Shutterstock)

Unvaccinated students urged to get coronavirus jab during Freshers’ week Helen Johnson

The Pfizer and AstraZeneca Covid vaccines have both been found to have an impact in the reduction of a person’s risk of hospital admission from coronavirus, according to new research (Photo: Getty Images)

Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines found to reduce Scotland hospital admissions by ... Helen Johnson

A 'free speech champion' could be appointed at universities - but what does it mean? (Photo: Shutterstock)

A 'free speech champion' could be appointed at universities - but what does it m... Iain Leggat

Universities will get £50m of support in England - but student loan interest won’t be scrapped (Photo: Shutterstock)

Universities will get £50m of support in England - but student loan interest won... Ethan Shone

Few university students are testing positive for Covid - despite ‘bearing the br... Helen Johnson

A group of UCLan students have written an open letter to the vice-chancellor  demanding a reduction in fees, from left :Victoria Craddock, Charlotte Lastoweckyi and Matthew Kellam

Rebel UCLan students say they are being 'short-changed' with online tuition Sonja Astbury

Universities may get rid of predicted grade offers - here's why Jenna Macfarlane

University students in England can go home for Christmas - here are the rules Rhona Shennan

UK Universities and colleges have been warned of the increased threat of cyber attacks (Photo: Shutterstock)

Universities and colleges warned that spike in cyber attacks could disrupt start... Ethan Shone

With new coronavirus cases being diagnosed each day across the UK, and certain lockdown restrictions and measures still in place, will universities open as usual in September? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how many UK universities will offer in-person teaching when they reopen Helen Johnson

Did you get the university place you were hoping for? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how UCAS track works and what time it updates - and how to apply for uni... Claire Schofield

Students could not sit A-level exams as normal this year

Universities asked to hold places for students challenging A-level results Eleanor Busby

People wear face masks as they walk amongst homes on July 17, 2020 in Blackburn (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

This is how lockdown will be lifted over the next few months, and how we will 'r... Iain Lynn

Schools, colleges and nurseries will reopen full-time from September (Photo: Shutterstock)

All schools and colleges will fully reopen in England from September - here's wh... Claire Schofield

It is still unclear how universities are expected to meet the increased demand (Photo: Getty Images)

Universities may be forced to start from scratch with applications after the A l... Claire Schofield

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