Day: September 21, 2026
The University of Sheffield has been ranked 15th out of 123 UK institutions in the Guardian University Guide 2027, securing a firm place among the top UK universities. For prospective students and their families, the result offers more than a headline number: it is independent, evidence-based confirmation of Sheffield education quality, spanning teaching, class sizes, […]
The University of Brighton has climbed 13 places in this year’s Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, rising to 77th nationally. For anyone comparing institutions through UK university rankings, a jump of that size raises an obvious question: what changed? The answer, according to the past year of results, lies in sustained improvements across […]
Procrastination is one of the most persistent barriers to success in higher education. Whether it is postponing an essay until the night before the deadline or delaying revision until panic sets in, the habit of putting off essential work carries real consequences: weaker grades, rising stress, disengagement from courses and, in some cases, students leaving […]
Choosing a university involves far more than comparing entry requirements or browsing campus photos. One of the most meaningful questions any applicant can ask is simple: how much will this institution help me grow between enrolment and graduation? The latest Guardian University Guide 2027 offers a clear answer for anyone considering London Metropolitan University. The […]
Awards that recognise an entire career carry a special weight in academia. They represent decades of questions asked, evidence gathered, and ideas tested — and, in the best cases, they signal work that has changed how an entire discipline thinks. That is exactly what happened when Professor Dominic Abrams, one of the UK’s foremost social […]
When the puck drops on a new Elite Ice Hockey League campaign, the work behind the scenes has already been months in the making. For the Coventry Blaze, that preparation took place in an unusual setting: the laboratories and testing facilities of Coventry University. Players from the squad, which competes in the UK’s top flight […]
Coventry University has reaffirmed its position as a leading force in UK research and enterprise with the publication of the first annual report from the Forging Ahead partnership. Released on Thursday 17 September 2026, the report details how the University is helping researchers across the Midlands convert academic discoveries into commercial ventures, strengthening the region’s […]
Every September, the seaside town of Aberystwyth changes character almost overnight. Between 18 and 20 September, thousands of students arrive from across the UK and beyond, moving into accommodation ahead of the new academic year. The occasion is Welcome Weekend at Aberystwyth University, one of the busiest and most significant dates in the calendar of […]
The University of Surrey has climbed six places to 25th in the UK in The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027, a rise built on measurable improvements in teaching quality and student experience. For prospective students weighing up their options, the result offers both a notable piece of UK education news and a useful case […]
The University of Surrey recognised seven exceptional graduates at the 2026 Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Awards, held on Thursday 17 September at the Lakeside Restaurant on the Stag Hill campus. Now in their twelfth year, these UK alumni awards honour graduates whose work has made an outstanding contribution to their profession, the University, and wider society. This […]
