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The University of California, Berkeley, told around 160 people that their names were in documents related to antisemitism complaints that were demanded by the Trump administration.
Engineering of electrical and electronic systems, microelectronics, silicon devices and nanotechnology
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The study of what influences income, wealth and wellbeing, and how this can be implemented into policy
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The study of how people develop and learn – including education studies, undergraduate teacher training and academic studies in education
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The study of crime and criminality – from policing and punishment to justice and inequalities
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Don’t be overwhelmed by the choice on offer – use this guide to help make a selection
The 2026 league table
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Welcome to the Guardian University Guide 2026. It can feel like it’s all change in universities these days – exams are increasingly a thing of the past, you can tune into lectures online, and now there’s the tricky business of working out whether ChatGPT is your...
League tables of all subject areas taught at UK universities, and profiles of those subjects
Guardian University Guide 2026 – overall table
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Accounting and financeThe league tableWhat the subject is about
Aerospace engineeringThe league tableWhat the subject is about
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The study of the Earth, seas, rivers and the atmosphere – includes geology and ocean sciences
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The incoming vice-chancellor, Prof Frances Bowen, credits the student-focused approach at the University of Essex for its soaring rankings and high satisfaction rating
The 2026 league table
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At the University of Essex’s open days this summer, only a few staff took particular notice of one inquisitive visitor talking to prospective students and parents – but that...
The time and money you invest in education should be repaid by a rewarding career, but is that always the case?
Is a university degree still worth it? That question has been asked for decades but with increased frequency over the last 10 years, as the cost of taking a degree has shifted from government to graduates.
The short answer is: yes it is, according to experts such as the Institute for...
Clearing has never been easier to navigate. So if you’ve changed your mind about courses, or your results are not what you expected, here’s how it works
Five years ago, predictions for the 2025 university admissions cycle were looking bleak for students. With a rising number of 18-year-olds in the UK, many assumed it would be a competitive scramble for places – but reality has unfolded rather...
Dentists study prevention, detection, management and treatment of oral and dental diseases, and the maintenance of oral and dental health
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Drama students will study theatre management, scenery, costume and lighting. Dance students will learn about music, choreography and drama
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The compiler of the Guardian university league tables explains the technicalities of the process
The main table and subject tables
How to use the Guardian University Guide
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We use eight measures of performance, covering all stages of the student life cycle, to put together a league table for 66 subjects. We regard each provider of a subject as a...
Educational bodies from Europe to South America are boycotting Israeli institutions, though Universities UK said it did not support the action
A growing number of universities, academic institutions and scholarly bodies around the world are cutting links with Israeli academia amid claims that it is complicit in the Israeli government’s actions towards Palestinians.
According to Gaza’s health...
Researchers say social media myths drive ‘nocebo effect’ of side-effects that are real but psychological in origin
Social media misinformation about the contraceptive pill is encouraging women to view it so negatively that many give it up, a study has found.
Researchers have identified myths spread on TikTok and other social media platforms as a key driver of users suffering side-effects that...
Democrats are calling for the creation of a state equivalent of the National Institutes of Health, but first state lawmakers and then voters would need to approve it.
Four second year students give their advice on starting uni to this year’s freshers.
It is usually the job of a president to unify the nation in moments of rupture and sorrow. But President Trump has led his supporters in doling out blame.
The widespread and fast-moving campaign has already resulted in lost jobs, suspensions and internal investigations, heightening tensions online between supporters and detractors of Charlie Kirk.
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