Discovery that traces of genetic material are all around us opens a non-invasive way to boost biodiversityDNA is in the air – literally. It is wafted around by all the Earth’s creatures, and now scientists have found a way to detect these invisible tra…
Tory values? Urination, urination, urination | Stewart Lee
Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen knows the real reason for empty shelves is working-class people going to universityDid the Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen cultivate lagoons of urine in his rural Leicestershire constituency? In 2014, the Environment Agenc…
Record A-level scores will mean fewer places in university clearing
Competition for places is expected to be fierce as teacher-assessed grades in the pandemic look likely to result in grade inflationRecord numbers of A-level students are expected to achieve their required grades and take up the offer from their top-cho…
Universities report record A-level grade acceleration in England and Wales
Up to half of applicants awarded two As, limiting places available for those who miss out on first choice Universities are reporting a record-breaking acceleration in A-level results in England and Wales this summer, with as many as half of applicants …
Students apply to UK version of Erasmus foreign study scheme
More than 40,000 students could be offered places in new Turing scheme – though costs may not be fully coveredThe government’s replacement for the Europe-wide Erasmus student exchange scheme appears to have got off to a flying start – although experts …
Vaccinologist Barbie: Prof Sarah Gilbert honoured with a doll
Co-creator of the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab hopes it will inspire young girls to enter Stem careersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageProf Sarah Gilbert has had quite a year. The co-creator of the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab has been m…
Durham University keeps college head in post despite alleged intimidating conduct
Prof Adekunle Adeyeye of Trevelyan College is alleged to have reduced colleagues to tears and made sexist remarksA leading British university has been accused of turning a blind eye to bullying after a college principal was allowed to remain in post de…
The Observer view on the plight facing children post-Covid | Observer editorial
This is quickly becoming no country for young peopleThe prime minister has touted “levelling up” as the overarching theme of his domestic policy agenda. But in no area is the hollowness of this commitment revealed more than in relation to children and …
Covid vaccine status proof will not be required for students in England
Department for Education says it encourages take-up of Covid jabs but has no plans for passport systemCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThere are no plans to bring in vaccine passports for university students in England, the D…
London remains best city in the world to study in new rankings
Great institutions and openness help city retain top spot ahead of rivals such as Tokyo and MunichLondon remains the best city in the world to be a university student, according to an international ranking of higher education centres that placed it ahe…