Universities

Professor David Sebag-Montefiore.

'The decision wasn’t difficult': Cancer trial in Yorkshire offers hope

Students sitting an exam. PIC: David Davies/PA Wire

Clearing should not be viewed as a setback - Gillian Murray

Steph McGovern has been championing vocational pathways

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Liz Mossop with Andy Burnham and Oliver Coppard during the Prime Minister's recent visit to Sheffield

Universities can help the PM deliver solutions - Liz Mossop

The programme welcomed students from the UK and China

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

Washburn Heritage Centre gets £70,000 in Lottery Funding to tell the secret stories of the graveyard, and uncover the hidden tales through history of the Washburn Valley. Pictured Sally Robinson holding a bust of and standing next to the grave of George Lister. Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe

Secret stories of Fewston churchyard revealed after studying graves

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 Parkinson Building at University of Leeds. PIC: Simon Hulme

How universities can deliver value to region - Dr Anthony Herbert

University of Hull is ranked sixth in Yorkshire, keeping the same position from last year. It is ranked 81st overall in the UK, with an overall score of 539.

Confidence in value of going to university has slumped, survey finds

Advanced robotics: Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves saw for herself the pioneering expertise held at the University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) - it is just one example of the world class knowledge held inside the county walls which will stand our universities in good stead as they rebuild their business models for a new future. (photo, PA)

Do you feel sorry for universities?

David Richards pictured at the Cutlers Hall, Sheffield. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

What to tell your children as AI upends the world of work

Dr Rob Ward shares his expert insight

How the Government can help university spinouts to succeed

Coun Pete Kilbane

'Neo-Nazi ideas resurfacing' shows need to boost culture in York - councillor
The re-emergence of neo-Nazi ideas and displays reminiscent of fascism’s rise show the need to support culture in York and make it available to everyone, a councillor has said.
Joe Gerrard

Yorkshire's universities ranked as UCAS deadline looms

Yorkshire's universities ranked as UCAS application deadline looms

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. Picture: Isabel Infantes via Getty

Yorkshire to be hardest hit by new £925 international student levy

Leeds University. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty.

Business leaders urge Chancellor to axe international student levy

School children in a classroom. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Send crisis pushing UK to brink of 'national emergency', report finds

Leeds University. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty.

Warning over 'tax' on international students which could cost Yorkshire £134m

Ad Feature West Yorkshire is set to become the best place for HealthTech

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Indian PM Narendra Modi with the trade mission. PIC: Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street

Universities showed their export value on trade trip - Charlie Jeffery

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

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson launches her campaign for the deputy leadership of the Labour party at a rally held at The Fire Station in Sunderland.

Fears international student levy will hit Yorkshire university cities

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
For the first time in the league table’s decades-long history, the Oxbridge duo has missed out on the top spots 🏆
Amber Allott

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

Steph meets the minister, Baroness Smith

Ad Feature Government restructure tackles 'hideous waste of talent'

Yorkshire has plenty of great universities, which attract students from across the country

The best universities in Yorkshire, as named by The Guardian

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

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

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

Bridget Phillipson MP at the opening of the Energy Central Campus.

Phillipson warns of 'entrenched inequalities' in A-level results

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?

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

The University of York

'Deep disappointment' as Northern universities miss out on £54m fund

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

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

Almost a third of businessesin Yorkshire and the Humber are planning to make cuts to staff, new research has suggested. Photo: Bruce Rollinson.

New fund to target investment into northern university spin-outs

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

The University of York took the top spot for universities in Yorkshire and the Humber and was ranked twelfth in the UK - a rise of five places from last year.

Complete University Guide 2026: Best universities in Yorkshire revealed

Professor Liz Mossop is vice-chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University

Universities need better policies from Government: Liz Mossop

The games mascot for the event designed by Sheffield Hallam University student Anna Moore

Hallam to host largest ever Game Republic student showcase

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

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