Student loans and the willingness of students to share rents in multiple occupancy housing has driven the conversion of many affordable homes into highly profitable buy-to-let premises. Just look at the cost of buying a first home in any university town. More...
Warwick University apologises to women targeted by ‘rape chat’
Vice-chancellor admits errors after report criticises handling of complaints. More...
Chinese students' applications to UK universities up by 30%
UK higher education is benefitting from tensions between US and China, say experts. More...
Lecturers aren't to blame for university grade inflation – the government is
The soaring number of first-class degrees is a direct result of our marketised university system. More...
Applying to university: how to make an open day worthwhile
Grill tutors on course specifics or just get a feel for the town vibe on these fact-finding days. More...
The misogynists might finally learn to behave if their actions are outlawed
At universities and in parliament there still exists an obstinate resistance to change. More...
Warwick University not safe, says woman targeted by 'rape chat'
Student speaks out over response to violent sexual taunts by male undergraduates. More...
'Meritocrat v toff': Boris Johnson's losing battle for the Oxford Union
Boris Johnson seemed convinced his charm alone would be enough to secure him the prize, but ultimately he was thwarted by a rival who sought to portray him as a charlatan – only to eventually triumph by changing his political colours completely. More...
Students struggle to support themselves as university rent costs rise
Survey suggests that students feel they lack support from their universities in managing their finances. More...
I worried my dyslexia would hold me back, until I started a degree apprenticeship
A new report warns that few students even know what a degree apprenticeship is, but it was a lifeline for me. More...