Universities

CUHK is encouraging prospective PhD candidates to submit applications for the 2027-28 intake before the closing date

Ad Feature CUHK issues final call for fully funded PhD fellowship applications

MLA College has been granted taught degree-awarding powers by the Office for Students

Ad Feature MLA College granted powers to award its own degrees

Hull tops university rankings for access to part-time work

Ad Feature University cities with strongest part-time job markets

University of Benghazi reopens after 11 years in a historic milestone

Ad Feature University reopens after 11 years and breaks three world records

Officiating guests at the Launch Ceremony included Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry

Ad Feature InnoHK research centres help drive emerging industries and innovation

Students from Newcastle High School for Girls (NHSG) celebrate after receiving their A Level results this morning.

Girls school in Newcastle celebrates best results in years

Steph McGovern has been championing vocational pathways

Ad Feature Young people would consider an apprenticeship over university

The programme welcomed students from the UK and China

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

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

Striking staff at Northumbria University, where members of the University and Colleges Union are taking industrial action

Uni warns it must cut £25m by end of 2026 as lecturers' strike goes on

Northumbria University in Newcastle city centre

Uni lecturers begin strike amid bitter row over 'raid' on pensions

Northumbria University's Lipman building in Sandyford Road, Newcastle

Update on demolition of major university buildings and next steps

Only slightly behind as the 16th best in the UK is Newcastle University, which is up17 spots in the overall European rankings.

Newcastle University deal for over 2,000 new student beds finalised

Gateshead College

Gateshead college picks up royal honour for construction programme

Proud regional ambassador George Clarke

George Clarke to inspire next generation as university chancellor

Newcastle economy could lose £30m under new tax on uni student fees

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

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

The UK university rankings for 2026 are out now

North East universities in Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

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

(Clockwise from top left) Teesside University, the University of Sunderland, Durham University and Newcastle University all make an appearance in this year's Guardian guide

How the North East's universities ranked in new 2026 league table

Steph meets the minister, Baroness Smith

Ad Feature Government restructure tackles 'hideous waste of talent'

These are some of the top bar options across the city.

The best bars for students in 2025 ahead of freshers week

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

These are some of the famous faces to have attended university in the North East.

Famous faces and top celebrities who went to North East universities

Pictured (right) is Bella Russell, who achieved A*A A A in Geography, Maths, Further Maths and Physics, securing her place at the University of Sheffield to study General Engineering.Pictured (left) is Emmy Dobson, who was awarded A*s in Drama and Art and As in English Literature and Classical Civilisation, and is now set to attend University of the Arts London to study a one-year course in Design, Media and Screen.

I've achieved A*s across the board and can't wait for what comes next

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?

A-Level results day is on Thursday, August 14 this year. Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images

A-level results: a guide for when things don't go to plan

There are five universities based in the North East (Image: National World/Google)

Good University Guide: How North East universities rank

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

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

There are five major universities based in England's North East

North East universities ranked as exam end nears - with top subjects

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

Learning about Oxbridge opportunities.

Tomorrow’s Oxbridge graduates gather in Newcastle

Newcastle University

EDGE Strengthens Higher Education Portfolio with NEUPC Framework Appointment

CGI of the new proposed Energy Central Institute.

Clean energy education and research facility to be built in Blyth

Degree apprentices

Universities fear government reforms will stifle local employer demand for highe...

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