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'I didn't send my daughter to university to die - there were so many missed red flags'

Student Lucy de Oliveira was 22 when she took her own life. Her mother Liz, alongside other bereaved parents, is calling on the Government to introduce a new law in a bid to protect students

Daily Mirror · Jun 5, 2023

Prospective university students attending fewer open days due to costs – Ucas

Possible applicants from the most disadvantaged backgrounds were more likely to report cutting down on open-day attendance, a survey suggests.

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Nearly two in three student tenants struggling with rent, survey suggests

Around half of students with private landlords said they have not received the £400 energy bills discount.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

‘New guidance on student suicides will help universities learn and save lives’

The guidance on responding to student suicides was informed with advice from practitioners, experts and bereaved families.

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022

More than 1,000 students seek compensation from University of Manchester over ‘contract breaches’ during pandemic and strike action

Solicitors representing 1,222 current and former students have written to university bosses asking the institution to admit liability for breach of contract.

Manchester Evening News · Nov 2, 2022

The Mancunian Way: Students vs unis

Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

Manchester Evening News · Nov 2, 2022

New guidance introduced for universities to reduce student suicides

Universities UK has shared new advice for institutions to bring student suicide rates down.

Liverpool Echo · Oct 7, 2022

Universities urged to be more proactive in preventing student suicides in new guidance

There should be “check-ins” at the beginning of each new academic year for students, the new guidance from Universities UK states.

Wales Online · Oct 6, 2022

Universities call for return of maintenance grants for students in England

Steve West, head of Universities UK, urges government to deliver new model of higher education funding

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022

University staff in Wales ballot for action over 3% pay rise, working conditions and pension cuts

Staff at all eight universities in Wales are being balloted

Wales Online · Sep 6, 2022