By . There is a place for casualised work in academia but it is becoming so widespread that talent is being driven away, and both staff and students suffer. More...
Economics teaching is still neglecting critical thought
By The Rethinking Economics network. Students can go through their entire degree without being asked to express an opinion. Thankfully, things are slowly beginning to change. More...
App for being a better parent works, Oxford University study finds
By Richard Adams. Researchers say local authorities and schools should consider using digital outreach as way of improving school readiness among infants. More...
London attracts one-quarter of graduates from UK universities
By Katie Allen. Centre for Cities report finds 24% of new graduates in 2014 and 2015 were working in capital within six months of finishing. More...
Have you moved from the north to the south of England?
By Guardian readers. Britain’s largest northern cities have lost 310,000 graduates in the past decade. If you moved from the north, we’d like you to share your experiences. More...
Universities wise up to the needs of staff with disabilities
By Harriet Swain. Managers are starting to take responsibility – and making sure people get the adjustments they need. More...
Universities and NUS plan boycott of flagship teaching rankings
By Anna Fazackerley. Vice-chancellors and students protest over government ranking system, the Teaching Excellence Framework, which will be linked to tuition fees. More...
Universities struggle to meet green goals
By Liz Lightfoot. Government blamed for stalling of energy saving, as People & Planet table reveals 75% of campuses are set to miss carbon targets. More...
University LGBT initiatives: there's still room for improvement
By Harriet Swain. Despite significant advances for LGBT recognition in universities over the last 20 years, campaigners say there is still more to be done. More...
Do universities’ workforces reflect the diversity of their students?
By Lucy Jolin. A diverse workforce can only help a university to engage with students from many different backgrounds, so what can be done to ensure the faculty is truly representative. More...