By Don Nutbeam. George Osborne's plan to provide government-funded postgraduate loans is a step forward in opening up further study to all students, says Prof Don Nutbeam. Read more...
'Ignore creative subjects at your peril'
By Anne Carlisle. Studying a creative degree means you’ll develop the skills required to join a sector that’s providing more job opportunities than ever before, says Prof Anne Carlisle. Read more...
One in 10 students 'can't afford to continue at university'
By Josie Gurney-Read. According to research published today, 10 per cent of students say it is likely they will have to drop out of university as they can't afford to continue with studies. Read more...
Oxbridge interviews: not as tough as you might imagine
By Emily Handley. Far from trying to trick you, admissions tutors at Oxford and Cambridge generally want you to do well, so try and enjoy the interview, says Emily Handley. Read more...
EU students wrongly claimed £5.4m to study in the UK
By Graeme Paton. A report by the National Audit Office finds that EU students attempted to falsely claim £65m in grants and loans, with some £5.4m being paid by the Student Loans Company. Read more...
Studying at a US university: the benefits
By Gabriel Samuels. With record numbers of UK students crossing the Atlantic to study in the US, Gabriel Samuels finds out what all the fuss is about. Read more...
Schools warned over looming teacher recruitment 'crisis'
By Graeme Paton. Department for Education figures show a shortage in the number of students training to become teachers, with physics and languages facing the biggest problems. Read more...
'Digital is the missing link in higher education'
By Ian Dunn. In a decade where business and the media have been transformed by digital technologies, higher education can feel stuck in the lecture hall. More...
Shimer College: the worst school in America?
