Scientists and researchers in the UK will be given an extra £250m in funding this year, to drive the UK’s ambitions to become a “science superpower”.

UCAS has seen a 17% rise from international applicants from outside the EU for the UK autumn intake, while EU applicants dipped, latest figures indicate.

The UK government has announced an additional £50m in hardship funding to support university students impacted by Covid-19.

As the Brexit transition period deadline approaches on December 31, UK universities are introducing options to continue attracting EU students.

A new report co-created with more than 1,000 university representatives has called for a student-centred approach that embeds digital for the long term.

Prospective students in England who are unemployed, at risk of unemployment, or looking to learn new skills want to study individual modules at university.

Universities UK has called on the government to support prospective students from the EU after the introduction of a new points-based immigration system.

University leaders in the UK have outlined plans for the next academic year, including keeping students in 'protective bubbles' with others on their course.