In hundreds of buildings that still have Grenfell-style cladding, people are haunted by fear. More...
Brain drain of graduates to London leaves cities facing skills shortage
Mayors and businesses call for action on young people quitting regions after completing degrees. More...
Let’s not give up on the idea that a good education is a search for truth
Students who sue universities because their degrees didn’t lead to well-paid jobs forget they were there to learn how to think. More...
Don’t let this university wrecking government masquerade as reformers
The fees and funding system in England is certainly bust. Graduates are burdened with unreasonable debt, while the state faces an escalating bill. Universities have avoided the squeeze that almost every other part of the public sector has suffered since 2010 because of the high fees. More...
Oxford University blocks staff attempts to challenge pension cuts
Arcane procedures used to halt move to debate proposals that sparked universities strike. More...
Oxford University backs down in pensions dispute
Oxford is latest institution to break with Universities UK stance on pension reform. More...
Boomerang offspring damage parents' wellbeing, study finds
Grown-up children who move back home worsen parents’ quality of life, research suggests. More...
The Guardian view on diversity in classical music: quality and equality
Committing to giving women composers the same chances as their male colleagues does not threaten excellence – it promotes it. More...
Why we’re striking for women’s rights today
Protests are taking place across the world to mark International Women’s Day. Three UK campaigners explain what they’re standing up for. More...
Outsider art: what students can learn from self-taught artists
A growing number of artists are eschewing a formal education and using social media to find a new audience for their work. More...