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The US science funding cuts 2026 have once again sparked widespread concern across the higher education and research community, as fresh federal budget proposals threaten billions of dollars in support for universities, laboratories, and scientific agencies. The Trump administration’s latest budget plan proposes major reductions to key research bodies, including…

The Western Australia university merger debate has returned to the spotlight as the state government reportedly considers combining up to three of its four public universities. The move follows the completion of a confidential cost-benefit study that has broadly supported the idea of consolidation, sparking fresh discussion across Australia’s higher…

A growing political and constitutional debate is unfolding across the United States as Republican leaders in several states push for the expansion of Turning Point USA school clubs in public high schools. The initiative gained momentum following the assassination of the group’s co-founder, Charlie Kirk, last year. Supporters say the…

The UK Erasmus return marks a major milestone in post Brexit relations between Britain and the European Union, as both sides have officially finalized an agreement allowing the UK to rejoin the Erasmus+ student exchange programme from January 1, 2027. The move is being seen as a symbolic and practical…

The UK university free speech rules are set to be strengthened as England’s higher education regulator moves to address growing concerns over foreign influence on academic institutions. The Office for Students (OfS) has announced plans to introduce a “statement of expectations” aimed at ensuring universities uphold freedom of speech and…

The UK government is set to make the England school mobile phone ban a legal requirement as part of efforts to pass major child protection legislation. Ministers have confirmed they will introduce an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill that will place existing guidance on mobile phone restrictions…

The issue of falling school enrolment in England is becoming a major concern for the education sector, as declining birthrates continue to reduce pupil numbers across primary schools. A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) warns that this demographic shift could lead to a funding shortfall of more…

The UK government has announced fresh efforts to strengthen its global education presence through its updated UK international education strategy, with a strong focus on expanding education exports and building international partnerships. A newly formed Education Sector Action Group is set to hold its first meeting on 23 April, marking…

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second-largest school district in the United States, has approved a major new policy aimed at reducing excessive student device use in classrooms. The school board voted 6-0 on Tuesday to introduce limits on digital device use, making the new student screen time…

HSBC is reportedly reviewing one of its long standing employee benefits in Hong Kong as part of a broader restructuring effort under chief executive Georges Elhedery. The bank is considering changes to its school fee subsidy for bankers in the city, a perk that has become both financially significant and…