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A-level top grades in England reach record high outside of Covid years – as it happened
More than 800,000 students got their A-level results today - and the topline figures indicate that many will be happy with their lot – and not just the 3,890 students who achieved three A*s (smarty pantses!).In England the proportion of A*, A, B or C grades outstripped all but the pandemic era when teacher assessments saw a spike in grades with a similar picture in Northern Ireland and Wales.Boys, in particular, did well, with more boys than girls achieving an…
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Number of Chinese undergrads accepted to UK unis surges by 13%
The number of undergraduate international students getting accepted into UK universities through UCAS has risen by nearly 1,500 in a year – with China, the largest market, growing by 13%.According to UCAS data released today to coincide with A-level results day, the number of international students accepted to UK institutions has risen to 52,640 – up 2.9% on 2024 when this figure stood at 51,170.In just a year, the number of students from China accepted into university via the UCAS…
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UNICOMM – University Community Active Participation materials now available
The UNICOMM (University Community Active Participation) project has released a series of publications, infographics, podcasts and videos containing ready-made tools and practical tips for building engaged academic communities where everyone feels heard, seen and valued.The project's goals included: identifying the factors that foster inclusive and active participation of students in extracurricular university activities; developing competencies that enable both students and staff to active engagement in academic community life; creating guidelines for higher education institutions across Europe on how to support…
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UK unis could take £620m hit from international student levy
The UK government’s proposed 6% levy on international students’ fees could take their toll on universities' finances to the tune of £621 million, according to a new HEPI analysis.Based on the latest HEPI data, the Institute estimates the levy could “hamper universities’ ability to compete with institutions in other countries,” said independent researcher Mark Fothergill, who compiled the data.The proposed 6% levy on international students’ tuition fees was first introduced in the government’s highly anticipated immigration white paper, coming as…
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Hertfordshire opens to foreign medical students as UK cap remains
New medical school will initially cater to international students as wait goes on for large rise in government-funded placesThe University of Hertfordshire will open a medical school next year, initially only admitting international students as caps on UK-funded places continue to constrain expansion across the sector.To begin with, Hertfordshire will admit 70 international students to its five-year medical degree courses. In a statement, the university said it “intends to recruit UK fee-paying students, subject to government approval and future decisions…
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