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As results day looms, students complain that changes were rushed in, with errors in papers and inadequate revision materials available. More...

Having extra requirements should be no barrier to university, and a vast range of help is on offer. More...

Don’t just accept the first course you’re offered. Consider the modules covered and your end goal. More...

Universities aren’t just manning phonelines for clearing – as a way of appealing to text-happy, talk‑phobic students, they’re also opening up social media channels. More...

Our education system must do more to bring together those of different backgrounds to improve social mobility. More...

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Not going to uni this autumn? There’s a whole world of practical and vocational options for you to explore. More...

Universities minister defends student finance system as thousands of sixth-formers await their A-level results. More...