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Will Wales hike university tuition fees?

The body representing universities in Wales says "pressing, urgent challenges" are being faced.

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Will Wales' students face tuition fees rise?

Students in England will pay more for university, but will tuition fees rise in Wales as well?

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Why fewer teens get help with the costs of college

The number of teenage students getting the £40-a-week help with costs has halved since 2010.

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Artists call for greater focus on black British music in schools

The government's reviewing the national curriculum and artists hope for a change to music lessons.

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Schoolchildren doing more daily exercise - survey

A nationwide survey also asks students questions on topics including mental health and screen time.

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Universities cut jobs to close funding black hole

Cardiff University's boss says redundancy numbers are uncertain as Bangor also seeks job cuts.

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School dinners axed after mice found in kitchen

Pupils will instead be served pack lunches by the school until the situation is "fully addressed".

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Funding fears over increasing Welsh in schools

Teaching unions worry about plans to increase the number of pupils learning Welsh at school.

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'I can't enjoy student life until I get a job'

University of Sussex student Jordan Andrews says his maintenance loan only covers the bare minimum.