By Jacky Lumby. Machiavellian moves are made in all sectors, but higher education needs to begin a discussion about what is acceptable. More...

By Sally Weale. Fundraising effort at UK’s wealthiest university prompts concern from experts over ‘ever-widening gap’ between Oxbridge and rest of sector. More...

By  Felicity Callard and Des Fitzgerald. A new book argues for less focus on structures and funding for interdisciplinarity, and more on the everyday highs and lows of collaboration. More...

By Catherine Shoard. The unpredictable university admissions process tests not recall but interpretation – the key skill in an age of randomness. More...

By James McMahon. With some extra hard work and forward planning, students with learning disabilities can still succeed at uni. More...

By Rahul Choudaha. Our expert looks at China’s drive to attract foreign students and create a web of international partnerships. More...

By Sally Weale. University releases selection of questions from tutors who decide fate of thousands of would-be students as deadline for applications looms. More...

By Mike Galsworthy. Brexit would damage our research base, our economic prospects and our place in the world. The Scientists for EU campaign will make a compelling case for “in”. More...

By Sally Weale. Report claims Oxbridge graduates will earn this much more annually than those with degrees from most universities – while many with a top apprenticeship can also earn more than those with a university education. More...

By Stephen Curry. Last week saw the publication of the latest world university rankings. But until the purveyors of these league tables address the uncertainties in their data, no-one knows where they really stand. More...