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CUHK is encouraging prospective PhD candidates to submit applications for the 2027-28 intake before the closing date

Ad Feature CUHK issues final call for fully funded PhD fellowship applications

MLA College has been granted taught degree-awarding powers by the Office for Students

Ad Feature MLA College granted powers to award its own degrees

Hull tops university rankings for access to part-time work

Ad Feature University cities with strongest part-time job markets

University of Benghazi reopens after 11 years in a historic milestone

Ad Feature University reopens after 11 years and breaks three world records

Officiating guests at the Launch Ceremony included Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry

Ad Feature InnoHK research centres help drive emerging industries and innovation

Whitburn Academy students celebrate receiving their A-level results

Steph McGovern has been championing vocational pathways

Ad Feature Young people would consider an apprenticeship over university

The programme welcomed students from the UK and China

Ad Feature Summer camp brings together young leaders from the UK and China

University of Sunderland Vice-Chancellor Sir David Bell (centre) and members of the Rotary Club of Sunderland with students Steve Ross, Aaron Harlow-Stephenson, Bethany Campbell and Megan Hart.

University marks 25 year partnership with Rotary after 180k donation

HKSTP led a delegation to BIO 2026 in San Diego

Ad Feature HKSTP leads largest-ever Hong Kong delegation to BIO 2026

The University of Hong Kong secured the 11th spot in the latest QS World University Rankings

Ad Feature Hong Kong universities rank among the world's top 100

The University of Sunderland has risen up the latest league table.

League table reveals significant new position for city's university

The University of Sunderland has been voted as the most festive in England.

Sunderland ranked number one festive university in the country

Proud regional ambassador George Clarke

George Clarke to inspire next generation as university chancellor

The University of Sunderland has been named in the top 10 in the UK for for teaching excellence.

Sunderland economy could lose £12.5m under new tax on uni student fees

Mathematician Bobby Seagull used data from a sample of 1,000 18-30-year-olds who were in a long-distance relationship while at University

Formula for perfect long-distance relationship for students revealed
The formula to a successful long-distance relationship for students has been revealed.
Richard Jenkins

Freshers and new graduates face their first taste of financial independence (Photo: Pexels)

New students can beat money stress with these 7 savvy hacks

Universities from across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have all made the top 25 this year

The Times' 25 top universities named - as top 3 sees major shake-up

The UK university rankings for 2026 are out now

North East universities in Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

Martin Lewis has issued fresh guidance for students and parents ahead of the new academic year (Photos: Getty Images/Pexels)

Martin Lewis shares 5 things every student should know about finance

(Clockwise from top left) Teesside University, the University of Sunderland, Durham University and Newcastle University all make an appearance in this year's Guardian guide

How the North East's universities ranked in new 2026 league table

Steph meets the minister, Baroness Smith

Ad Feature Government restructure tackles 'hideous waste of talent'

Universities across England and Scotland made the Guardian's top 20 this year

The top 20 universities for 2026 – according to Guardian’s new guide

Grace Wilson and Lennon Airey (centre left) with incoming mentees from one of the partner schools.

We want to help more students from Sunderland gain an Oxbridge place

New students should try to make the most of freshers' week

A student's 5 top tips for surviving freshers' week

Overall, 17 UK universities made it into the QS global top 100 list

UK's top universities according to prestigious global league table

This bargain Chromebook has a 40% saving right now

HP Chromebook N100 slashed to £149.99 in back-to-school deal
Students can save big right now with HP’s Chromebook N100 – reduced to just £149.99 in Amazon’s back-to-school clearance
Gareth Butterfield

Preparing for your new life as a university student can mean big changes

12 tips from UCAS on starting university – from finances to moving out

The average UCAS tariff points of these UK universities were particularly high

The 17 UK universities with the highest entry standards

The number of UK 18-year-olds accepted into university or college has hit a record high, UCAS says

How many students got into their top pick university this results day

These are some of the famous faces to have attended university in the North East.

Famous faces and top celebrities who went to North East universities

Oxbridge success for Dame Allan's students (L-R) Roshaan Hussain, Gabrielle Morgan, Arshan Chowdhury_CrestPhotography

Triple Oxbridge success for Dame Allan’s Year 13 students

Even if you haven't got a sure university offer as of results day, you can apply for your student loan

How to apply for a student loan - and is it too late?

A-Level results day is on Thursday, August 14 this year. Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images

A-level results: a guide for when things don't go to plan

There are five universities based in the North East (Image: National World/Google)

Good University Guide: How North East universities rank

These universities were among the UK's best, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report

The UK's 25 best unis named - and how they rank on the world stage

There will be thousands of courses available via the Clearing process this year

My child has ended up in Clearing - how to help them navigate it

Fee caps are increasing this academic year, for the first time since 2017

University fees about to go up - what prospective students should know

There's not long to go now until student will find out how they did in their A Level exams

When is A Level results day - and what to expect on the day

Off to university this upcoming academic year? Perhaps you've enrolled into one of the areas considered the best place for student nightlife, according to a new study.

What are the UK's best university cities for student nightlife?

These universities from across the UK were among those topping the most recent edition of the Times' Good Uni Guide

The best universities in the UK - as student wait for A Level results

UK Management College lodged bid for new college campus at Doxford International Business Park

Specialist college with sites across UK has big plans for Sunderland

These universities boast some of the highest continuation rates in the country

The 20 universities where the most students stick with their studies

Jaz Ampaw-Farr will confer upon her degrees later this month

Ad Feature Woman to receive two honorary degrees - after years of homelessness

These UK universities rated especially well for student satisfaction in to the Complete University Guide's league table

The 17 universities where students are the happiest - new 2026 guide

Universities from across England and Scotland came out on top in the 2026 league table

The UK's best universities named - see how your local uni ranked

There are five major universities based in England's North East

North East universities ranked as exam end nears - with top subjects

From history, to psychology, to software engineering, many degrees can pave the way to the C-Suite

The university degrees most likely to land you a 'C-Suite' job

Newcastle University

EDGE Strengthens Higher Education Portfolio with NEUPC Framework Appointment

Degree apprentices

Universities fear government reforms will stifle local employer demand for highe...

Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson officially opens the University of Sunderland's new £10m campus.

University's new £10m campus opened by Bridget Phillipson

These universities, found across the UK, have some of the highest rates of satisfied students - especially when it came to teaching

The UK universities where students are happiest with their education

Nearly half of UK undergraduates face daily feelings of anxiety – the fourth highest of any country polled

UK students are struggling with their mental health, global poll finds

There's still time to finish your personal statement and submit your UCAS application

What universities look for in a personal statement, as deadline nears

How did the UK's top domestic universities fare against the world?

How the UK's top 10 universities compare on the world stage

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