Starting this month, secondary schools in the UK will ban chocolate, crisps, and sugary drinks from canteens to address childhood obesity. These new nutritional standards, previously in effect in primary schools, mandate every school lunch has at least one serving …
Experts have issued warnings that UK university students’ mental health is still suffering due to the pandemic, with increasing numbers seeking support from peer-run helplines for anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Nightline, an anonymous student volunteer-run helpline, has noted a …
The Al-Madinah free school in Derby and the Discovery new school in Crawley, West Sussex, have both been placed in special measures and are currently under investigation. Reports suggest that both schools have been managed incompetently, causing the schools to …
Rucksack was borrowed into English from German in the late 19th century. It refers to a type of backpack or knapsack used for carrying supplies on hikes or expeditions. The word has gained widespread usage in English-speaking countries, particularly among …
The current form of the secondary school league tables for England will no longer be used in the future. Beginning next year, secondary schools’ headline figures must now include both English and maths. The move shows the government’s concern that …
The ongoing disputes between schools and families over the ban on term-time holidays that has seen many parents fined are "blatantly unfair" and are questioning the importance of family life, according to MPs. During a debate over strict regulations that …
Martin Bernal was a China and modern politics scholar who gained public notoriety for his controversial stance on ancient Greece. Rejecting the prevalent "Aryan" theory of Greek origins as racist, he proposed a "revised ancient model" that acknowledged African and …
The University of Lampeter, which is the oldest university in Wales, has decided to merge with Trinity University College and change its name to the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David. However, many unions fear that half of the staff …