Education

Published: 21 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Oxford Union, one of Britain’s most prestigious debating societies, has been thrown into turmoil after its president-elect, George Abaraonye, was ousted following widespread outrage over his apparent celebration of the shooting of US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The dramatic removal has sparked a fierce debate about free speech, accountability, and the limits of student politics within one...

Published: 20 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Department for Education (DfE) has unveiled plans for a new V-Level qualification, marking a major reform of post-16 education for students aged 16 to 19. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson highlighted that vocational education has long been treated as secondary, and this new pathway aims to give it equal prominence alongside A-levels and T-levels. V-Levels are designed to...

Published: 16 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. New research has revealed significant disparities in England’s special educational needs system, showing that some parents of children in special schools are spending as much as £5,000 on Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The findings highlight how access to resources and parental means can profoundly influence the level of support children receive. The study, conducted by the...

Published: 15 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A new study has revealed growing concerns among UK pupils that artificial intelligence is affecting their ability to study effectively, with many reporting that AI makes schoolwork “too easy” and others claiming it stifles creativity and limits the development of essential skills. The research, commissioned by Oxford University Press (OUP), surveyed students aged 13 to 18 and found...

Published: 14 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Parents seeking guidance from social media influencers and online “parenting experts” are being exposed to poor quality and misleading information, education secretary Bridget Phillipson has warned. Speaking at the launch of the government’s new Best Start in Life campaign, Phillipson urged families to rely on credible, evidence-based sources rather than viral advice circulating on platforms such as TikTok...

Published: 13 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A cross-party group of over 100 MPs has called on the UK government to address the plight of Palestinian students in Gaza who are unable to take up scholarships at UK universities because they cannot bring their children with them. While the government has evacuated almost 60 scholars with fully funded university placements, others have been forced to...

Published: 13 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has called on universities across the United Kingdom to take decisive action against antisemitism, warning that Jewish students are increasingly fearful for their safety on campus. Speaking with urgency and conviction, she said the rise in antisemitic incidents in higher education institutions is “completely unacceptable” and must be addressed with concrete measures rather than...

Published: 10 October 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The UK higher education sector is facing a mounting financial crisis, with universities collectively announcing more than 12,000 job losses in the past year, according to analysis from the University and College Union (UCU). The figures highlight the growing instability within universities, which are under increasing pressure to cut costs while maintaining educational standards. In addition...

Published: 07 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. A recent study conducted jointly by the University of Birmingham and the University of Munich has revealed that enjoying international cuisines may do more than tantalize taste buds—it can foster greater social tolerance. According to the research, British adults who regularly consume a wider variety of global foods are less likely to perceive immigrants as cultural or economic threats, and are more...

Published: 07 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. As the second anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attacks approaches, university leaders across the United Kingdom have issued urgent reminders to students planning to participate in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, emphasizing the legal risks involved. Authorities have stressed that publicly expressing support for a proscribed terrorist organisation constitutes a criminal offence, and students taking part in rallies, vigils, or debates could face serious...