Environmental scientist Professor Lynne Frostick CBE receives an honorary doctorate from the University of Leicester. A champion for women in STEM, her career has defined flood and coastal erosion management.
Edge Hill University names Dr Jo Wright as its new Chief Governance Officer. With over 20 years in higher education governance, she will lead strategic assurance and administration. Discover her vision for the university's future.
A marble foundation stone laid by Dame Ellen Terry is coming home to Coventry. A new university exhibition will celebrate the city's Victorian stage icon and her lasting legacy.
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis shares his five key pieces of advice for new graduates, covering success, reputation, tax, and career paths. Read his essential wisdom.
Lincolnshire Police have discovered a body in the search for missing University of Lincoln student Connor Calleja, 20. The university community shares heartfelt tributes.
A Staffordshire baby, Isla-Rae Burton, needs major surgery after doctors dismissed her symptoms 15 times. Her parents are now providing round-the-clock care. Read the full story.
A multi-million pound NHS scheme training international doctors in Birmingham has been shut down after a review found unfair pay and governance failures. Plus, Birmingham was the UK's top moving destination in 2025.
A vibrant exhibition showcasing local artists from the University of the Third Age opens at Yate Heritage Centre from February 3-25. Free admission. Celebrate creativity in later life!
Edge Hill University's Professor Geoff Beattie explains the neuroscience behind paint choices. Discover which hues boost creativity, reduce stress, or could harm your focus.
Edge Hill University's new podcast explores social prescribing for mental wellbeing, featuring Professor Michelle Howarth. Discover how community and nature offer powerful alternatives to medication.
Professor Joseph Keddie receives the Sir Eric Rideal Award for his distinguished career in colloid science. He will deliver a keynote lecture in April 2026. Registration is now open.
Aston University students partner with PFE Medical to develop biodegradable gloves for the NHS from orange peel, tackling a 1.4 billion-unit waste issue. Read the full story.
A Cambridge researcher is using a £99,965 grant to analyse genetic clues in benign growths, aiming to save lives by distinguishing harmless lumps from deadly cancers. Read about the breakthrough.
University of Derby offers exclusive personal statement advice days before the UCAS deadline. Open Day on 10 Jan provides crucial support for Birmingham applicants.
An Aston University student co-created a virtual Birmingham on Roblox, attracting over 26 million plays. Discover the city's iconic landmarks reimagined and the surprise international fanbase.
Emma Corbin, 18, receives a £2,700 educational award from the Oddfellows friendly society to support her Geography degree at Durham University. Discover how the funding helps.
A major UK study is sending finger-prick test kits to 150,000 Leeds households to screen children for lead exposure. Led by Northumbria University, it aims to transform national monitoring.
A fire at Queen's Medical Centre's Emergency Department forced an evacuation on Friday night. The department was fully operational by Saturday afternoon with no casualties.
Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President of the University of Leicester, receives a knighthood in the 2026 King's New Year Honours for his transformative work in higher education and inclusion.
Edge Hill University reflects on a landmark 2025, celebrating student achievements, award-winning research, and campus milestones that strengthened its community. Discover the year's highlights.
Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President of the University of Leicester, receives a knighthood for his transformative work in higher education and championing inclusion. Discover his remarkable journey.
Ann-Marie Riley, Chief Nurse at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, receives an OBE for exceptional nursing leadership and patient care. Discover her impact.
Louisa Williams, a peer worker at EPUT, uses her own mental health journey to support patients. Discover how lived experience is reshaping care in Essex.
NHS bosses launch a full investigation and apologise after a body was wrongly released from a Glasgow hospital mortuary, leading to the wrong cremation. Read the full story.
A homeless burglar who woke two students by standing over their bed with a knife has been jailed for 45 months. Read the full story of the terrifying Staffordshire incident.
Edge Hill University's care-experienced students received special Christmas hampers from the Halle O'Brien CIC. Discover how this heartfelt initiative brings festive cheer.
NatWest announces major partnerships with Manchester, Brighton, and York universities to support student entrepreneurs and spinouts. The bank aims for six more deals by 2027. Read how this boosts the UK economy.
Experts warn button batteries in toys and festive items can be fatal if swallowed. Hospital admissions have doubled in a decade. Learn the critical safety steps.
Swansea University opens new voluntary exit schemes for staff as it seeks £25m in savings, with compulsory redundancies not ruled out. The UCU warns of potential industrial action.
Police searching for missing Loughborough University student Aryan Sharma, 20, have recovered a body from the River Soar. Formal identification is pending.