Students are sharing their hilarious thoughts from university Freshers’ Week
Universities around the UK have started throwing their Freshers’ Week celebrations for new students in the class of 2021.
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University caretaker enjoys trip to Jamaica paid for by student crowdfunding
A much-loved caretaker who was surprised with money for flights to Jamaica paid for by students at the university where he works has now made the trip.
Post-study work visa call renewed after migration report
Calls for the reintroduction of a post-study work visa have been renewed after a report concluded it should be easier for foreign graduates to stay in the UK to work.
Dundee among most expensive for ‘modern-day must-haves’ like chicken nuggets and beer
Dundee has been named as one of the most expensive cities in the country for modern-day student must-haves like flat whites and yoga, a new study has found.
Xplore Dundee offers discounts to students
City students can now benefit from cheaper bus fares, thanks to new tickets issued by Xplore Dundee.
GCSE French entries drop while German sees slight rise
Entries for GCSE French continued to decline this year, but German has seen a slight rise, national exam results show.
732 teenagers score clean sweep of 9s after shake-up in GCSEs
Just 732 teenagers scored a clean sweep of 9s this summer, with more girls scoring straight top grades than boys.
GCSE pass rates rise after biggest shake-up for a generation
GCSE pass rates rose this year in the wake of the biggest shake-up of the exams for a generation.
New GCSE grading sends demoralising message, heads warn
As teenagers wait for GCSE results, headteachers have raised concerns that the new grading system sends a “demoralising message” to students who are likely to score lower results in their exams.
Budding students still have time to apply for courses at local college
Budding students still have time to apply for places at Fife College.
Record numbers snap up Clearing places
A record number of students have found degree courses through Clearing this year, figures show.
Fall in numbers accepted on degree courses
Fewer students have been accepted on degree courses at UK universities this year, initial figures show.
Sixth-formers receiving A-level results
Sixth-formers across the country are today waking up to their A-level results in the wake of major exam reforms, with around one in four entries expected to be awarded the highest grades.
It’s results day, but where to go from here?
It’s the day of recognition, and maybe your results are not quite what you hoped for – or maybe they are better than expected.
Instagram launches online series for students on coping with exam result stress
Mental health charities and social media influencers have created a digital magazine for Instagram designed to help students handle exam result stress.
Unconditional offers could have impact on A-level grades
Top A-level pass rates could drop this year in part due to the soaring numbers of unconditional degree offers handed out by universities, it has been suggested.
Dundee councillor warns landlords and tenants over fly-tipping at city skip
A Maryfield councillor has issued a warning to landlords and agents following claims of fly-tipping at an overflowing skip near the city centre.
Thousands of university Clearing places expected to be available
Students searching for a last-minute degree place on A-level day are likely to find a buyers’ market with tens of thousands of courses still available, figures indicate.
Drop in student satisfaction rates
Half of the UK’s universities and colleges have seen a fall in the proportion of students that say they are happy with their experience of higher education, figures show.
More than a fifth of teens handed unconditional offers by universities
Soaring numbers of teenagers are being given guaranteed degree places, sparking warnings that the credibility of the university system is being undermined and students’ futures put at risk.