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Education
Trump Freezes Funding from Cornell and Northwestern Amid Antisemitism Investigations
- Wednesday, 09 April 2025

The Trump administration has taken drastic action against America's elite colleges, freezing over $1 billion in funding from Cornell University and $790 million from Northwestern University amid investigations into allegations of antisemitism. The move is related to ongoing Title IV investigations, which prohibit institutions of higher education from receiving federal funding if they participate in or enable discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, or other characteristics.
Hull Schoolchildren Help Plant Trees in £3m Park Revamp
- Wednesday, 02 April 2025
Schoolchildren from Bude Park Academy planted trees as part of a £3m redevelopment of Bude Park in Hull's Bransholme area. The project includes new football pitches and changing rooms, a splash pad, and expanded car parking facilities. Students were given a tour of the park's new facilities and learned about the significance of the trees in creating a sustainable facility for their school to benefit from for years to come.
Starmer Meets Creators of Online Platform 'Free' for Schools to Boost Student Wellbeing
- Tuesday, 01 April 2025

Keir Starmer met with the creators of a new online platform that aims to make adolescence "free" for schools. The platform, which remains unnamed, will provide a safe space for students to share their experiences and connect with peers who have gone through similar struggles. The meeting aimed to discuss how the platform can be integrated into the education system to support student well-being and mental health.
UCU FE Lecturers Vote Overwhelmingly for Strike Action in Pay Dispute with Northern Ireland Colleges
- Tuesday, 01 April 2025
Further education lecturers in Northern Ireland, represented by the University and College Union (UCU), have voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike action and action short of strike over pay. The vote was sparked by the UCU's claim that college employers had reneged on a pay deal and Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald had reduced the baseline budget for FE colleges by 7.9% and told them to find £18m of efficiency savings.