By Laura Howard. With the cap on course numbers lifted, some universities are struggling to provide accommodation for undergraduates. More...
'Lamentable teaching' is damaging higher education, minister warns
By Richard Adams. Universities minister Jo Johnson criticises ‘highly variable’ quality of undergraduate teaching and backs simplified research funding. More...
Don't let 'the market' dominate the debate on university teaching
By David Blunkett and Matthew Flinders. We applaud the government’s plan to bring in a Teaching Excellence Framework, but the language of business devalues it. More...
It’s time to lobby against the collapse in part-time student numbers
By . While undergraduates are up, the number of students studying part time has plummeted. More...
Seven unexpected things that happened on my year abroad
By Jamie Johnson. From rubbing shoulders with the stars to nearly getting arrested, my time abroad pushed me far out of my comfort zone. More...
Graduate pay rises but fewer work in high-skilled jobs, data shows
By Katie Allen. UK government survey records only 57% of 21 to 30-year-old graduates are in high-skilled employment. More...
Four steps to killing off sexism in science
By . We’ve reached the point where half of science students are female – now we’re working to get more women into top roles in universities. More...
Build a CV that taps into the mindset of interviewers
By Luke Murphy. Once you’re at your law interview, use your CV to focus the conversation on the things you have in common. More...
Crime rates around London universities ranked worst in UK
By Karen McVeigh. The Complete University Guide lists crime rates in the areas around UK higher education institutions and calls for better monitoring of offences against students. More...
Mapped: top class university towns for buy-to-let property
By Sophie Jamieson. Here are the best locations in the country in which to buy a rental home for your children and other students to live in. Read more...