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Higher student numbers could increase overall dropouts

Government plans to lift the cap on student numbers could lead to an overall increase in university dropouts, a senior vice-chancellor has warned. Professor Sir David Eastwood, vice-chancellor of Birmingham…

New study finds link between lack of height and dementia

Lower than average height could be a warning sign for dementia in later life, according to the results of a new study. The study, conducted by the University of Edinburgh,…

Students increasingly dependent on payday loans

Dependence on payday loan companies is becoming more and more common among students, the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) has warned. Research conducted by the foundation found that payday loan companies…

EUSA Welfare Council discusses credit unions and KB

The Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) Welfare Council met last week to discuss key issues brought up by students. Some of the main issues discussed were the isolation of King’s…

UK universities warned to raise current tuition fee levels

UK universities are at risk of falling in prestige if tuition fees are not raised, a senior academic has warned. Professor A C Grayling, founder and master of the New…

Pensions row could cause further strikes

A disagreement over pensions could lead to strikes by UK academics, the Universities and Colleges Union (UCU) has warned. The UCU, the largest trade union for academics in the UK,…

40 per cent of former Erasmus students live and work abroad

More than a third of students who take part in the Erasmus program move abroad later in life, according to a recent study. The study, conducted by the European Commission,…

University of Edinburgh retains 17th place in world ranking

The University of Edinburgh has been ranked 17th in the QS World University Rankings for the second year in a row. Commenting on the results, Peter McColl, Rector of The…