UK’s first ‘super-university’, merging Greenwich and Kent, to launch in September
The Universities of Greenwich and Kent will merge to create the UK’s first “super-university” launching in September, with over 50,000 students across four campuses.
University of Greater Manchester ends contract of embattled vice-chancellor
The University of Greater Manchester has terminated the contract of vice-chancellor George Holmes after he was suspended over allegations of financial mismanagement and misconduct.
Some Schools Stop Free Meals for All as SNAP Enrollment Falls
Miami-Dade school district and others are ending universal free meals for students as declining enrollment in federal food assistance programs makes schools ineligible for a key federal reimbursement program.
Cambridge academics reject university’s attempt to end row over Jason Arday
Cambridge academics reject the university’s response to Jason Arday’s resignation, demanding an independent investigation into his appointment and the circumstances surrounding it.
Parents of baby girl killed at nursery fear unsafe sleeping ‘rife’ in sector across England
The parents of a nine-month-old girl who died at nursery in 2022 fear unsafe sleeping practices may be widespread across England, prompting new regulations requiring babies under 12 months sleep only in cots from September.
Andy Burnham’s plans for technical education build on coalition’s UTC roots
England’s new prime minister Andy Burnham plans to elevate technical and vocational education to equal status with academic routes, building on university technical colleges established by the coalition government in 2010.