By Radhika Sanghani. Young people previously denied from applying for student loans in Britain will now be able to take up their university places, after a Supreme Court ruling makes them eligible. Read more...

By Javier Espinoza. The gender gap amongst poorer students has been widening since the introduction of higher tuition fees, a report from the Independent Commission on Fees has found. Read more...

By Javier Espinoza. No students were signed up for courses at this university's centre in London after a year the project was started. Read more...

One of the most exciting parts of heading off to university is the prospect of living in halls. From figuring out how to feed yourself, to the social side of things, living in student accommodation is a whirlwind of impromptu nights out and passive-aggressive post-it notes. Read more...

Societies are an integral part of the university experience, offering the chance to explore new activities, find people with like minded interests, and potentially enhance a CV. However, not all societies have a serious purpose in mind, and some exist for the sheer fun of it. Read more...

By Javier Espinoza. A survey found only one in ten institutions included relevant policies in the freshers’ welcome pack. Read more...

By Eleanor Doughty. Research from Which? shows that grandparents are coughing up hundreds of pounds a month for their grandchildren's education. Read more...

By James Connington. The lack of school leavers and graduates with relevant skills has been a much discussed topic of late, but whose responsibility is it to bridge the skills gap. Read more...

By Javier Espinoza. The way government research funding is allocated to universities may be distorting academic priorities, one think tank has said. Read more...