Having a baby at university can seem impossible – but help is available for pregnant students who know where to look. More...

Universities need to keep carers in mind if they are to foster a truly supportive working environment for academic staff. More...

In most cases, a laptop will be the best answer, but many students use more than one device. A full “educational IT” system could include a smartphone, a tablet, a laptop and a USB backup drive, plus a laptop riser or docking station with an external keyboard and mouse. More...

News of 16.6% jump in outstanding debt follows Labour’s general election pledge to scrap tuition fees. More...

Are you having issues paying back your student debt? We’d like you to help us understand the pressures you face. More...

Former polytechnics and colleges struggle to survive, with disadvantaged students hit hardest by campus closures and job cuts. More...

In your piece about the Open University (Jobs put at risk as Open University seeks £100m in savings, 14 June) you mention the impact of the introduction of tuition fees. In fact, OU students have always paid tuition fees and these increased, in line with inflation, for over 40 years. More...

The first University Archaeology Day marks a point of crisis in British archaeology. As student applications fall, threatening university departments with cuts, commercial demand for archaeologists is soaring, leaving a looming skills shortage. More...

As a young postgraduate teaching assistant, it’s easy to feel a lack of confidence in the seminar room. Here’s how to turn your age into an advantage. More...

Assessment systems that incentivise performance lead to perverse outcomes. The new teaching excellence framework will be no exception. More...