A body representing dozens of universities said any increase in fees should be accompanied by more loans and grants for students.

Universities call for students to pay higher fees to solve funding issues 

The proportion of Welsh students applying to higher education has fallen to one in three.

Wales has the lowest number of students applying to university out of UK nations

Ian Gordon left school with no qualifications but says it's never too late to complete a degree.

'It's never too late', says entrepreneur who becomes a professor at 70

Higher education experts have suggested that the drop could have long term implications for Wales. 

'Worrying' drop in university applications from 18-year-olds in Wales

EMBARGOED TO 0001 THURSDAY JULY 18 File photo dated 12/10/11 of university graduates. University applicants will now answer questions in their personal statements to level the playing field for disadvantaged students, Ucas has confirmed. Students who wish to start university in 2026 will no longer write a free-response essay for their personal statement, the admissions body said. Instead, prospective students will provide answers to three guided questions in their Ucas personal statements. Issue date: Thursday July 18, 2024.
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The personal statement will be done another way to level the playing field for disadvantaged students, Ucas said.

University applicants no longer need to write 4,000-character essay

Free GP appointments could be extended to all full-time students from Jersey, if politicians back a Government Plan amendment proposed by Deputy Carina Alves.

Calls to extend free GP appointments to full-time students

Multiple universities could be forced to close if no action is taken, as one in four in the UK are currently making a loss, ITV News can reveal. 

Education sector in 'crisis' as one in four universities make losses

The college initially postponed some of its courses because of "financial challenges and an over-ambitious agenda".

Courses at prestigious college to go ahead after previously being postponed

The Union begins strike action today for a full week as all courses are expected to return after the summer break. 

Further education staff in NI begin week of walk-outs   

The students were due to start studying at Schumacher College on Monday 18 September. 

'Heartbreak' for students of prestigious Devon college as courses postponed 

Northern Ireland results still higher than pre-pandemic years and "reflect the continuing journey to pre-pandemic grading".

Fall in A-Level top grades in NI

Thousands in Northern Ireland expecting their A-level results on Thursday. 

What to expect from results and the help available

Tens of thousands of students are receiving their exam results - here's your guide to what happens and advice for students who don't get the grades they need.

Teenagers receiving A-level results - here's all you need to know

Katie Andrews presents Thursday morning's Northern Ireland news headlines.

Thursday morning's Northern Ireland news headlines

This year's results will see exam bodies continue the route back towards normal awarding arrangements following the disruption caused by the pandemic.

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