The University of the Arts London’s vice-chancellor and the leader of Australia’s University of Wollongong discuss why UK immigration policy is deterring international students. More...
Talented women of colour are blocked' – why are there so few black female professors?
A report sheds light on the ways black female academics are held back in their careers. Here three share their stories. More...
Tobacco firms not paying fair share of UK corporation tax – report
Global tobacco companies should be paying more UK corporation tax, according to a report that claims they are not contributing their fair share despite making massive profits. More...
£100m for Cambridge? Give it to universities that need the money
The announcement that the University of Cambridge is receiving a £100m gift from the billionaire financier David Harding left me perplexed: why on earth does the wealthiest university in the country need a donation of this size. More...
Swansea University announces 'decolonised' English course
Swansea University has responded to calls for the English literature curriculum to be “decolonised” by launching a new module focusing on “hyper-contemporary” works of fiction. More...
A ‘duty of care’ for sexists – no wonder Warwick students are furious
The university says it must consider perpetrators’ needs. But what about the victims of sexism, racism and rape culture. More...
Record numbers from China and Hong Kong applying to study in UK
Chinese and Hongkonger university applicants now outnumber those from Wales. More...
The class pay gap: why it pays to be privileged
Within Britain’s elite occupations, the advantages of class are still mistaken for talent. More...
Universities can work with businesses to regenerate left-behind Britain
Universities are propping up their local economies, but they need government support to do even more. More...
20 universities account for bulk of rise in unconditional places
Ucas figures show institutions rely heavily on unconditional offers to attract students. More...