By Tracy McVeigh and Joanna Mason. Sixth formers can’t relax after exams these days. They have to polish Ucas applications, chase work experience … so where’s the time for fun. More...

By Homa Khaleeli. He beat Peter Mandelson to be elected chancellor of Manchester University, but this doesn’t mean it is ‘time for a party’ – Lemn Sissay is determined to use his new role to help more of his fellow care-leavers into education. More...

By Anonymous academic. We need to treat students like the adults they are and have normal social relationships with them. More...

By Lawrence Wakefield. A recent poll found UK undergrads view their global classmates positively – and see them as the hardest working students. More...

By Anna Leach. In the first part of a new series that debates issues from opposing viewpoints, we look at the pros and cons of a qualification in NGO management. More...

By Sally Weale. Report says Britain could become world leader in ‘big data’, but must improve quantitative skills teaching and the basic skills of the general population. More...

By Owen Bowcott. Many unaware of restriction until applying for financial support, which can be as high as £26,000 a year if they are charged as an international student. More...

By Wedaeli Chibelushi. Students rely on Facebook to organise their social lives, but I never felt like I was missing out by not being online. More...

By Alison Phipps. Institutions should stop making scapegoats for problems they themselves have had a hand in creating – it’s time for universities to take responsibility. More...