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Kent and Greenwich universities to merge in attempt to improve financial viability

The institutions want to rebrand as London and South East University group from autumn 2026

The Guardian - UK

China-backed centres at UK universities under threat from new free speech laws

Exclusive: Confucius Institutes, partnerships between UK and Chinese universities, funded by the Chinese state, offer Mandarin classes and promote cultural events

The Guardian - UK

New law could see universities sanctioned if they fail to uphold free speech

The government says it will ‘not tolerate the silencing of academics or students who voice legitimate views’

The Independent UK

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Universities ‘on notice’ they could face penalties over free speech – minister

Baroness Jacqui Smith said the Government will ‘not tolerate the silencing of academics or students who voice legitimate views’.

The Independent UK

English universities barred from enforcing blanket bans on student protests

Office for Students guidance urges ‘very strong’ approach to permitting lawful speech on campus

The Guardian - UK

Students should hear ‘uncomfortable or shocking’ views at university

A fifth of academics say they feel ‘not very free’ or ‘not at all free’ to discuss challenging or controversial topics

The Independent UK

Fifth of academics do not feel free to teach controversial topics, survey shows

The poll was published alongside guidance from England’s higher education watchdog on protecting freedom of speech.

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University fined £115,000 over ‘inadequate’ oversight of franchised courses

There was an ‘overarching risk’ that Leeds Trinity University was unable to ‘properly ensure quality’ at subcontractual partnerships, watchdog says.

Evening Standard

Universities must be more transparent with public money, skills minister says

It comes after reports that two in five universities and colleges in England expect to run at a deficit this year.

Evening Standard

English universities’ income falls for third consecutive year

Office for Students says declining international student numbers will lead to more cuts on campus

The Guardian - UK

More than two in five universities in England face deficits this year – watchdog

Higher education institutions have announced redundancies and course closures over the past year as a result of growing financial pressures.

Evening Standard

University of Sussex’s record fine sparks confusion over freedom of speech rules

Vice-chancellors urge Office for Students to provide more clarity to protect students and academics from abuse

The Guardian - UK

Regulator to write to universities in England over transgender equality policies

Universities with policies similar to University of Sussex, which received £585,000 fine last month, will be contacted

The Guardian - UK

University of Sussex taking legal action over £585,000 free speech fine

Vice-chancellor Sasha Roseneil accuses Office for Students of seeking to ‘persecute’ rather than solve problems

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Sussex University must ‘move on’ from free speech row after fine, academic says

Professor Kathleen Stock claims many ‘dim-witted’ and claustrophobic trans policies are still in place at universities.

The Independent UK

Sussex University to mount legal challenge to free speech fine

The uni was fined a record £585k over its handling of protests against Professor Kathleen Stock

The Guardian - UK

University of Sussex fine sparks fears of bigger penalties for other institutions

Universities UK says ruling raises concerns about how to prevent harassment and hate speech on campus

Evening Standard

Universities may face fines higher than £585k over free speech, watchdog warns

The Office for Students issued a record high fine to the University of Sussex after an investigation found it had failed to uphold freedom of speech.

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The Guardian - UK

University of Sussex fined £585,000 for failing to uphold freedom of speech

Regulator accused of ‘perpetuating culture wars’ after case of Kathleen Stock, who faced protests for views on gender

The Independent UK

University fined £585,000 for failing to uphold free speech

The Office for Students found the University of Sussex had failed to uphold freedom of speech

Evening Standard

University fined £585,000 following free speech investigation

The Office for Students found the University of Sussex had failed to uphold freedom of speech.

The Independent UK

Fraudulent student loan claims under investigation after TikTok videos encourage false applications

At least £3.7m of fraudulent student loan claims were identified last year, according to reports

The Guardian - UK

Education secretary orders inquiry into allegations of student loan fraud

Bridget Phillipson instructs Public Sector Fraud Authority to look into whether millions of pounds falsely claimed

Evening Standard

Probe into potential exploitation in university loans system under way

It follows a Sunday Times probe which reports students with ‘no academic intent’ are suspected of fraudulently claiming millions of pounds.

The Guardian - UK

University leaders in England call for rethink over rising ‘regulatory burden’

Exclusive: Vice-chancellors say Office for Students’ plans for next five years will financially harm smaller institutions

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