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University of Oxford offer holders lose High Court challenge to 'visa brake' (opens the original)
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The policy prevents nationals from Sudan, Afghanistan, Cameroon and Myanmar from applying for student visas A High Court judge has dismissed the legal challenge brought by seven students after the government’s ban on student visas from four countries. In March, the government imposed a “visa brake” on Sudan, Afghanistan, Cameroon, and Myanmar following what they describe as “a surge in asylum claims from legal routes” and “visa abuse.” This decision suspends student visa applications from these
‘People think I’m a dumb blonde’: Meet the lecturer redefining what ‘academic’ looks like (opens the original)
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Ashley Collar recently submitted her PhD and told The Tab she wants to ‘challenge the idea that intelligence has a particular appearance, voice or personality’ You may have seen Ashley Collar, aka @theblondeacademic, on your TikTok FYP – or even sitting in your lecture. A proudly council-estate-raised, hyperfeminine, neurodivergent lecturer, sociologist and researcher, Ashley has recently submitted her PhD at the University of Manchester. Across TikTok and Instagram, Ashley shares what it’s like
Inside Oxford and Cambridge’s lavish May Balls 2026 - and everything a ticket gets you (opens the original)
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University students like to party, but Oxford and Cambridge universities are renowned for hosting their extravagant summer balls – often called May Balls despite taking place in June. Known for their high-end nature, these all-night events celebrate the end of exams. Here’s a look at some of the most popular (and expensive…) Oxford and Cambridge summer balls, what was included in the ticket price, and whether attendees thought they were worth it… CAMBRIDGE TRINITY MAY BALL 2026 #cambridge #cambr
Hats off: All the 2026 celebrity grads with honorary degrees from UK unis (opens the original)
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From TV stars to ex-prime ministers, here are six of the most famous honorary grads ‘Tis the season where mortar boards fly and every restaurant within a five mile radius is booked up for graduation dinners… But it isn’t just full-time students receiving their degrees; a handful of celebrities and important figures have received honorary degrees at summer congregations across the country. So, in honour of graduation season drawing to a close, here are some of the celebrities who walked the stage
'She's expensive': Why viewers think Amy Spalding should've replaced Dannii on I Kissed a Girl (opens the original)
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Dannii hosted the BBC show before it was axed in March Since cast members and popular LGBTQ+ figures called for the BBC to reverse its decision, some have argued that TV personality and first season fan favourite Amy Spalding should take over as presenter after making her name as the “queen of the Masseria.” A petition calling for the BBC to save I Kissed a Girl (IKAG) and I Kissed a Boy has also attracted more than 15,000 signatures. The surge in support has also prompted some viewers to pre-em
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