By Phillip L Clay. This week, leading scientists and policymakers will meet in Dakar to discuss Africa’s scientific future. I believe that strengthening education is the key. More...

By Owen Jones. First it was Cecil Rhodes, now it’s a celebrated monarch. These student campaigns force us to confront our imperial history – which doesn’t happen enough. More...

By Sally Weale. University agrees that statue should be taken down following calls from students for it to be repatriated. More...

By Jessica Elgot. Wednesday’s demonstration to feature alternative walking tour of the city to mark one year of the #RhodesMustFall campaign. More...

By Emma Jacobs. Apparently I’m disadvantaged by my lack of soft skills, but I’ve learned many things – they’re just not valued as much as they should be. More...

By Jonathan Jones. The row over the Rhodes statue in Oxford reveals the superstitious way we view sculpted figures – more alive to us than the campaigners care to admit. More...

By Dominic Smith. On campuses around the UK, campaigners are doing all they can to make the Europe referendum relevant to fellow students. More...

By Academics Anonymous. My disability is invisible. If I disclose it early, I don’t get an interview. If I do it at the interview, I don’t get the job. More...

By Keir Baker. If Britain votes to leave the EU in June, it could mean significant changes to the content of law courses taught at UK universities. More...

By Larry Elliott. Bank of England says graduates can still expect to earn more than those without degrees but supply has exceeded demand. More...