By Alexa-Jane Moore. As a student you're told about the importance of contacts if you want a job after university – but how do you actually network?
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The dos and don'ts of student networking
Postdoc diaries: academic jobs are scarce but we're optimistic
By Mel Rohse and Dean D'Souza. For six months, we've followed PhD graduates Mel and Dean in their hunt for a job. The final instalment sees them feeling positive about the future. More...
Chinese universities dominate Brics nations league table 2014
By Lawrence Wakefield. China takes the majority of spots in this year's QS University Rankings, while India fails to get a single institution into the top 10. More...
College costs expose the false meritocracy of the American dream
By Chris Arnade. The cost of an education in America has risen so much that only the wealthy and indebted can attend. The system doesn't work. More...
Open University review threatens learning
We are writing to express our profound concern about recent developments at the Open University. The vice-chancellor's executive has decided to close the south-east regional centre in East Grinstead, and plans to review the status of the other English regional offices. Overall, some 700 jobs could be at risk, almost a fifth of the OU's full-time workforce. More...
Education, education, education means nothing without a job
By Katie Allen. Working-class children were being left behind by the school system long before the crash. It's time for radical change. More...
Why is no value placed on teaching experience in UK universities?
By Anonymous academic. It's time universities recognised the value of teaching experience instead of hiring based only on number of publications. More...
Research your postgrad course - go to open days
By Lucy Hodges. Postgrad students shouldn't skip open days - they're just as important now as they were when you chose your first university. More...
Data visualisation: a postgrad course that makes stats come alive
By Lucy Hodges. Data visualisation skills are strongly in demand, but where can you study the subject? Turning raw data into striking visuals is called data visualisation and it's a hot new area for young graduates with a good eye, technical nous and an fascination for figures. More...
UK and China put millions into jointly tackling global problems
By Claire Shaw. The £53m initiative aims to strengthen research ties and fund projects on climate change, energy and human diseases. More...
