Student Life & Tech: A new poll finds university “essentials” have shifted from alarm clocks and revision books to laptops, chargers and reusable bottles, with most students and parents saying tech is now central to success. Higher Education Funding: The Committee for Education, Sport & Culture is revisiting student support after concerns about fairness in means-tested grants and eligibility. Dairy Deal: Lactalis has agreed to buy Saputo’s UK dairy business for about £988m, adding brands like Cathedral City and Wensleydale, with completion expected by Q1 2027. Culture & Film: RuPaul’s Drag Race star Ginger Minj and Jujubee headline the campy comedy “Stop! That! Train!” in UK cinemas from 21 August. Arts & Identity: A Cambridge vigil and speakout for Jason Arday is set for 17 August, following his death amid plagiarism-related scrutiny. Sport & Pride: Amy Hunt celebrates four European Championship gold medals and plans an eight-week “hibernation” before the next season. Heritage Week: Birmingham Heritage Week runs 11–20 September with mostly free access to historic venues and specialist tours. Retail Safety: A UK retail-focused piece highlights wearable SOS tech and lone-worker support for staff facing fast-changing risks. Queer History in Sport: A boxing-and-gay-culture feature spotlights the sport’s links to Oscar Wilde and the Marquess of Queensberry.