Student visa compliance pressure: UK universities face tighter immigration rules after a new Basic Compliance Assessment threshold, with withdrawn student visa applications now becoming a bigger problem for sponsor status. School closures in Wales: Two rural Carmarthenshire schools, including one with no pupils, are set to close after Christmas following council votes. Sexual abuse in schools: A Guardian report using police freedom-of-information data says thousands of sexual offences linked to schools involve under-13s, prompting calls for urgent action. Health and wellbeing support: A UK-wide endometriosis pain management study will trial a remotely delivered programme for women with chronic pelvic pain despite prior treatment. Learning and inclusion awards: Three educators are shortlisted for South Wales Community Awards’ Teacher of the Year. Physical activity in schools: The London Marathon Foundation expands its Active Playgrounds scheme, funding redesigned playgrounds to get more pupils moving. University leadership shake-up: Edinburgh University principal Sir Peter Mathieson is set to step down amid ongoing staff strike turmoil. Tech in education/health: Aston University and Globe Biomedical begin research using smart eyewear to monitor eye health and track myopia in everyday life.