More EU citizens leaving UK after Brexit vote, as research reveals impact of international students on net migration is much lower than thought. More...
The immigration stats blunder shows how far perception is from the truth
New figures show fewer immigrants in the UK than was thought – but it’s doubtful this will change media reports that warp public understanding of reality. More...
This is what it's like to go to university as a mature student
From freshers’ nerves to keeping up with the technology, three older students share their experiences. More...
Cambridge University Press censorship attacks are misguided
I refer to Paul Mason’s important, but mistaken argument about Cambridge University Press’s agreement with the Chinese authorities to delete 300 articles from China Quarterly. More...
The Guardian view on migration: evidence trumps prejudice
The instincts that drove Theresa May at the home office are no guide to the best border policy for Brexit Britain. More...
Is a PhD the path to a grad job? Ask the waitress with several degrees
I worked hard at university. Now I’m finding the academic job market too competitive – and employers aren’t interested in my qualifications either. More...
Disabled people must be front and centre on TV – representation matters
Disabled people are the most under-represented minority group in broadcasting, according to a provisional report by Diamond, a project set up in 2015 by the major broadcasters – including BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Sky – to monitor diversity in the industry. More...
Going to university seemed impossible without a home or parents to help me
I became a carer for my grandma aged 12 and homeless when I was 16. I’d always wanted to go to university, but it was a distant dream. More...
Clearing should offer a second chance – even for the most competitive courses
Medicine places are fiercely fought over. But at St George’s, we’re saving spots for students who missed their offer the first time around. More...
Students struggling with finances in 'desperate state', claims union
National Union of Students’ leader warns that many students struggle to pay for food, basic travel and textbooks. More...