A university education is no longer good value for money Opinion Students have been turned into customers but the product they’re buying is worthless and it’s underwritten by the taxpayer, says Paul Ormerod The plight of graduates burdened with debt has been a prominent feature in the media over the past week or so. Hundreds of thousands will never earn enough to repay their student borrowings, [...]
International students should not be treated as migrants Opinion Framing a tax on students as a migration control is a misguided move that punishes one of Britain's greatest assets, says Virenda Sharma.
Oxford University Press finds half of UK students fooled by AI Tech Oxford University Press has warned that schools must do more to help students navigate the world of AI after a survey showed alarming gaps in students’ ability to judge AI content. A new OUP survey of 2,000 UK pupils found that only 47 per cent of students feel confident in identifying trustworthy AI-generated information. A [...]
The Debate: Is going to university still worth it? August 13, 2025 As A-Level students prepare to open their results, we ask: is university even worth it anymore? We put two experts head to head.
The ‘university for all’ rhetoric is hurting students and the taxpayer August 12, 2025 Decades of “university for all” rhetoric is hurting students whose degrees no longer pay off, and taxpayers who are stumping up the cost.
Is going to university worth it any more? July 30, 2025 Is going to university worth it any more? Reed's latest data makes clear the advantages are certainly not what they used to be.
Will the Renter’s Rights Bill push up costs for student accommodation? July 9, 2025 The Renter’s Rights Bill is set to introduce huge changes into the UK’s property market. Landlords and tenants alike will see significant upheaval, with fixed-term tenancies abolished, no-fault evictions banned and pets allowed. But how much will all of this affect students? Unite, which is the largest provider of student housing in the UK, reckons [...]
‘Manchester is more attractive for business students than London’ – Gary Neville’s UA92 February 25, 2025 Manchester has become a more attractive destination for business students than London, according to the boss of Gary Neville’s University Academy 92 (UA92). Chief executive Sara Prowse pointed to the city’s recent growth as well as the relatively lower costs of living and of doing business and added that Manchester is “the new, more vibrant [...]
Unite’s sales boom as student housing demand shows no sign of slowing February 25, 2025 Unite Students has reported double-digit growth as demand for student housing continues to far outpace supply. The FTSE 100 firm, which owns and manages university housing, reported earnings of £213.8m for 2024 – up 16 per cent year on year. Rents grew by 8.2 per cent, the company said, with occupancy at 97.5 per cent. [...]
The Notebook: Some words of advice ahead of results day August 14, 2024 Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, it’s Professor Peter Bonfield, vice-chancellor and president of the University of Westminster, with the pen, with some words of wisdom ahead of results day Good luck to students! Tomorrow is such an important day for many young people, along with their families, carers, friends and [...]