The fees kept from refused applicants
Visa records show the UK generated about £9.3 million in fees from students whose applications were refused over the last twelve months, with Pakistani students among the most affected. Application fees are not refundable on refusal, which means a rejected applicant pays for the decision that excludes them — and, where a deposit is also non-refundable, pays twice.
Indefinite strike action at Goldsmiths
Staff at Goldsmiths, University of London are taking indefinite strike action over proposed cuts and job losses. Indefinite action has no announced end date, which makes it the hardest form for students to plan around — ask now what the university will do about assessment, and keep a record of teaching missed.
Entry standards, ranked, with some surprises
New 2027 rankings put Glasgow above Oxford on entry standards, with Cambridge top on 208 points and the lowest Russell Group score at 137. Entry standards measure the grades of students admitted, which reflects demand and subject mix rather than teaching quality — a distinction the tables rarely make.