UK universities are bracing for possible sanctions after new visa compliance rules began tightening scrutiny. Several institutions report sharp declines in international student numbers, especially for postgraduate admissions. With stricter measures due to start soon, universities are already increasing financial checks and tightening entry processes—risking deterrence for genuine students and reputational damage to UK higher education.
Edward Blum, a 71-year-old conservative legal strategist, is set to argue before the US Supreme Court against “race-conscious” university admissions policies. His appeal challenges how colleges consider race in admissions decisions, raising high-stakes questions about fairness and constitutional limits. The hearing could reshape the legal boundaries for campus diversity efforts across the US.
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