Education News

Jason Arday death 'tragedy on so many levels' says PM

Andy Burnham says the former Cambridge professor's death is a "really sad, sad and sorry state of affairs".

Analysis: Jason Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia

Barely 1% of professors at UK universities are black, so he was joining a small and highly visible minority in academia, writes Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys.

Swasti Patil on winning the gold in the European Girls Olympiad in Informatics 2026

Beyond problem solving, the contest gave the student from Unschool, Pune, other experiences

Scholarships: August 15, 2026

Information on financial aid for students 

Why summer schools are the missing link between school and university

Summer schools offer students a chance to explore subjects, meet experts, and discover where their interests might lead before deciding what path to pursue

NHRC issues notice after three girls die of snakebite at Gadchiroli residential school

The human rights commission observed that the incident raises serious concerns regarding the alleged violation of students’ human rights and a lack of basic facilities at the hostel

Why are IIMs rushing into UG courses?

When schools become zones of confrontation between parents and teachers

Apprenticeship degrees promise jobs, but students face low-quality work and weak hiring

GCSE results, resits and appeals - what to do if you are unhappy with your grades

Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Are the UK's top universities really 'hoovering up' students?

The most selective universities have seen the biggest rise in students accepted onto their courses for 2026.

JNUSU, JNUTA demand resignation of JNU VC following allegations of recruitment scam

In a joint public statement, JNUSU and JNUTA have stated that the fundamental institutional framework of JNU — established under an Act of Parliament — is being systematically dismantled through an abuse of administrative power