As course closures, shrinking provision and widening regional inequalities threaten the future of UK higher education and research, President of the British Academy, Susan J Smith calls for an immedia...

Russell Group institution cites changing student demand as it puts 500 staff at risk of redundancy, with 150 jobs set to go

The Proud of Us X account claims to “rewrite” British history. But its growth, network, and style suggest something more calculated.

The problems with Britain’s universities are systemic and deep-rooted, not just local or contingent. Yet political and...

Vice-chancellor defends deep job losses at embattled institution, insisting restructure will help it adapt to changed environment in higher education

The following is a joint statement from the Historical Association, History UK, Institute of Historical Research, and the Royal Historical Society following the most recent meeting of this quartet of ...

As AI has upended the way students learn, academics worry about the future of the humanities - and society at large

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Can We Protect the Invisible Workers at Reactors and Containment Sites?

It was previously decided to sell the short-lived campus

When Essex University’s Southend campus opened, it was a message of hope for a ‘left behind’ UK seaside town. Its closure will be felt far beyond its 800 students, some of whom will not get their degr...

A grand total of £18,882.35 has been spent on catering for council meetings discussing the Future Nottingham restructure since last January, according to a FOI response released today.It seems the drastic cost cutting measures mandated on faculties does not apply to the body of people in charge of the university.Shame on you.#protectuonmusic

This four-volume collection brings together a diverse array of primary sources that help contextualise the impacts of American imperialism across the long nineteenth century. These fascinating volumes...

The Wolfson History Prize is awarded annually to promote and recognise outstanding history written for a general audience.

Leaked recordings of a University Council meeting, obtained by Varsity and The Sunday Times, show the VC fearful of Trump-style recriminations if Reform were to win power