By Sarah Marsh. Ministers have called for a crackdown on ‘essay-mill’ websites selling custom-written essays for students. We want to hear how widespread their use it. More...

By Jonathan Whitney. At De Montfort students’ union, we manage more than 1,650 student volunteers. It’s quite a challenge. Here’s how we inspire them. More...

By Andy Beckett. Oxford University graduates in philosophy, politics and economics make up an astonishing proportion of Britain’s elite. But has it produced an out-of-touch ruling class. More...

By Nadia Khomami. The report, released on Thursday by the University and College Union (UCU), revealed that 23 British universities had increased packages to their vice-chancellors by 10% or more in 2015-16. Fifty-five universities paid their heads more than £300,000, 11 vice-chancellors now have a package worth more than £400,000 a year. More...

By Tess Reidy. It is possible to take time out from a career in law without being written off, but it might be necessary to retrain. More...

By Lisa O'Carroll. Committee hears Brexit prompting move by European colleagues, while UK position would be threatened by no access to European funding. More...

By Mary O'Hara. No wonder leading US higher education institutions opposed the president’s executive order – the benefits offered by international students are clear. More...

By Severin Carrell. Now Brexit and Donald Trump’s election as US president raise substantial threats, he says, and Glasgow University is already seeing serious fallout. The greatest threat, he says, is uncertainty, and the damage that has been done to the ability of the UK’s universities to attract academic and scientific talent. More...

By Nadia Khomami. Universities minister Jo Johnson has asked institutions and students for guidance to combat plagiarism via so-called essay mills. More...

By University leadership. Yes, there has been a fall in applications from school-leavers at several UK universities. But they aren’t the only people we cater for. More...