Committee calls on government to commit to next round of EU funding for science and clarify immigration policy. More...
Open University plans major cuts to number of staff and courses
Lecturers express concern over future quality of degrees and £2.5m fees spent on consultants. More...
The great learning curve: how to improve your study habits
Experts now say a flexible approach, rather than sticking to a ‘learning style’ may be the key to successful study. More...
Snackable study: how to break up your master's degree
Postgrad certificates and diplomas enable you to build your master’s in blocks – or bank what you have. More...
The judges’ decision: finalists for the Guardian University Awards 2018
Here are the universities that impressed our judges most and made it onto the final shortlist in each category. More...
Higher education’s most inspiring leader 2018 - the shortlist
This award recognises a leader who has brought out the best in the people they work with to achieve exceptional results. They champion innovation and collaboration, deliver real change for their institution and the sector, and inspire the higher education community. More...
Only the truly ignorant would rank universities according to graduate earnings
The government thinks education can be bought and sold like a vacuum cleaner – how spectacularly stupid can you get. More...
Not everyone has a nest to ‘scurry back’ to
Whatever state of emptiness or refilling you find yourself in, if you are fed up with your syndrome, you should seek delayed gratification. In most cases you will get the chance to educate grandchildren in the finer points of life – hearing them read on their own, take a few first steps, cycle by your side. More...
Accountability and UK university governance
Six professors emeriti from the University of Bath on the remuneration committee’s meeting this week, and other views on vice-chancellors’ pay. More...
University strikes may be called off after talks lead to new proposals
Strikes by university staff, which have caused widespread disruption on campuses across the UK in a bitter dispute over pensions, could be suspended later this week after a breakthrough in talks. More...