Higher education

AI-native higher education institution the London School of Innovation (LSI) has now been granted degree-awarding powers.  LSI is pioneering a new model of teaching that replaces traditional lectures with AI-driven learning and human-led discussion. Instead of lectures, students are assigned a 24/7 personal AI tutor that adapts to their background, …

The University of Bath is joining the Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN). As part of YERUN, Bath will collaborate with universities across Europe with the aims of growing research partnerships, fostering innovation and best practice, and influencing EU policy in the sector. The University will be formally welcomed into …

Students have been given a behind-the-scenes tour of a multi-million-pound university redevelopment in London’s East End as part of a major drive to attract more young people into the construction industry. The leading representative body for the sector, Build UK, and major contractor Willmott Dixon hosted the visit at the …

North, a leading provider of smart technology solutions, has been awarded a million-pound contract to deliver a smart access control system at Birmingham City University (BCU). The £1m initial investment represents the university’s first step in becoming a smarter campus, enhancing security, sustainability, and the student experience. Following a highly …

The University of Hertfordshire has expanded its partnership with enterprise software provider TechnologyOne to support its rapid growth and ensure it can continue to enhance student experience. The University has selected TechnologyOne’s next-generation Student Management solution as a keystone of its ambitious 2030 growth strategy. Building on a 17-year partnership, …

The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent have announced a planned partnership leading to the creation of a new ‘super-university’, the London and South East University Group. The new model is expected to bring both institutions under one structure, whilst enabling each university to retain its name, identity …

In a bid to both help develop key business processes and support the career growth of students in the local area, York-based supplies distributor, PPS, has unveiled a one-of-a-kind, new, AI-led summer internship programme in partnership with York University. The unique internship, which officially began earlier in July, has seen …

The University of Warwick has unveiled plans to enhance its Social Sciences offering as part of its Connect Programme. By investing in Social Sciences, these plans will further strengthen the University’s reputation and contribution to addressing the most pressing global and societal challenges through meaningful collaboration. The Social Sciences Connect …

A Goldsmiths, University of London professor has developed a groundbreaking QR code system, MiCode, designed to revolutionise emergency medical care and mental health support for students. The brainchild of Professor James Ohene-Djan, Professor of Computer Science at Goldsmiths University, MiCode allows students to securely store and instantly share vital medical …

Cardiff University will launch a formal consultation on proposed changes designed to realise its ambitions and secure the University’s long-term future. The consultation, which runs for 90 days, includes a proposed reduction of 400 (FTE) academic staff and the possibility of School and subject closures and School mergers. Vice-Chancellor, Professor …