Age is not a barrier when it comes to learning. About 40% of mature students studying at university are over the age of 30, some in their 50s and 60s. Many have mortgages, families and are in full-time employment. More...
Trolling on social media is never a good look – that applies to academics too
Academia should be collaborative, not competitive. So why do I feel like some junior colleagues are rushing to tear each other’s work apart online. More...
The Blue Planet effect: why marine biology courses are booming
Thanks in part to the BBC wildlife series, there has been a sea change in the popularity of marine biology courses and the study of the world’s oceans. More...
Horrocks plan is the death knell for the Open University
I worked at various levels of the OU, inspired, like many others, by its aims of providing new academic possibilities to thousands of adults hitherto denied opportunities for higher education. More...
How to break into fashion: 'A good school won't give you an easy pass'
Even the top fashion schools can’t teach originality. You need to connect with industry pros in person, and start local to get ahead. More...
Universities will have to justify excessive senior pay under new rules
Universities that pay vice-chancellors more than 8.5 times the institution’s average salary will have to publicly justify their decision, under new guidelines aimed at curbing excessive pay. More...
How to write an entry that stands out
You’re probably wondering what it takes to write an entry that leaps to the top of the judges’ pile. What exactly will the judges be looking for?
Well, the truth is, we want to see examples of work that goes beyond the mundane - something that demonstrates imagination, careful research, courage and stamina. And we want evidence to show that your project changed the lives of those who were affected by it. More...
University Awards 2018: FAQs
It costs £250 for one entry and £150 for every entry after that. If you enter before 31 January you can save £50 on your first entry, the early bird rate is: £200 for one entry. There are also a number of offers for higher entry numbers, please see the Guardian University Awards entry page for more detail. More...
University Awards 2018: entries now open
We’re celebrating the sixth year of the Guardian University Awards in 2018. The team are excited to sift through the high volume of entries we’ve come to expect, as universities recognise how a Guardian award can make them stand out in the sector, and in front of prospective students. More...
University Awards 2018: the judges
Judging the 2018 awards will be specialists from within the Guardian and across the higher education sector in the UK. Guardian journalists on the panel will include Rachel Hall, Richard Adams, and Rebecca Ratcliffe. More...